System and method for tracking game of chance proceeds

In a computer environment, a method for tracking game of chance proceeds comprising:

• receiving player identification;
• selecting sponsor game of chance item;
• purchasing sponsor game of chance item;
• receiving sponsor game of chance item;
• determining whether the player is a registered player;
• and,
• increasing a registered player's current set aside amount with a predetermined amount of a purchase amount wherein availability of the set aside amount is not dependent upon a result of the game of chance item.

In a computer environment, a method for tracking lottery proceeds comprising:

• determining whether a registered player has played a minimum qualifying amount for a reporting period;
• transferring the registered player's current set aside amount to the registered player's account;
• determining whether the reporting period has ended;
• transferring remaining registered player set aside amounts back to a sponsor;
• and,
• initializing registered player set asides.

A computer-readable medium having computer-executable instructions for performing the following steps:

• receiving player identification;
• selecting sponsor game of chance item;
• purchasing sponsor game of chance item;
• receiving sponsor game of chance item;
• determining whether the player is a registered player;
• and,
• increasing a registered player's current set aside amount with a predetermined amount of a purchase amount, wherein availability of the set aside amount is not dependent upon a result of the game of chance item.

A game of chance proceed tracking system, comprising:

• means for electronically communicating a registered player's purchase information to a sponsor computer;
• means for receiving the registered player's purchase information;
• means for storing the registered player's purchase information;
• means for calculating a registered player set aside amount based upon the registered player's purchase information, wherein availability of the set aside amount is not dependent upon a result of a game of chance item;
• means for electronically communicating the registered player set aside amount to an account manager;
• and,
• means for maintaining a registered player account.

A signal for communicating between a sponsor computer and at least one point of sale computer, comprising:

• a sponsor computer adapted to electronically receive registered player purchase information from at least one point of sale computer,
• wherein the sponsor computer,stores the registered player purchase information;
• and,
• wherein the sponsor computer calculates a registered player set aside based upon the registered player purchase information, wherein availability of the set aside amount is not dependent upon a result of the game of chance item.