US 6,554,708 B1 · Interactive wagering systems and processes

Abstract

Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to an account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.

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Dependent claims

A method for interactive wagering on races with a user terminal that is remote from any racetrack, comprising:

using the user terminal to display a plurality of screens having wagering-related content, wherein one of the plurality of screens includes information on races that have not been run;
allowing a user to place a wager with the user terminal on a given one of the races that has not been run;
and
using one of the plurality of screens to provide the user with an opportunity to order merchandise.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Facts

Application

09/374,202Filed 12 Aug 1999 · continuation

Priority

8 Sep 1995

Granted

29 Apr 2003

Term ends

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Classification5 codes

G07F 17/32
Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services: for games, toys, sports, or amusements
G06Q 50/34
Information and communication technology [ICT] specially adapted for implementation of business processes of specific business sectors, e.g.…:…
G07F 17/3288
Type of games: betting, e.g. on live events, bookmaking
G07F
Coin-freed or like apparatus

Family

Application08/526,007Parent of this continuation · filed 8 Sep 1995

Application09/138,953Parent of this continuation · filed 24 Aug 1998

US 6,004,211 AParent of this continuation

US 5,830,068 AParent of this continuation

US 6,554,708 B1This patent

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Interactive wagering systems and processes

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