Ticketing systems on a distributed ledger
US12243389B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A blockchain system for providing ticketing within a blockchain network of participating electronic devices includes an electronic gaming machine (EGM) configured to participate in the blockchain network. The EGM a memory storing a local blockchain and a system blockchain. The EGM also includes at least one processor configured to execute instructions which, when executed, cause the at least one processor to identify a first ticket creation blockchain transaction in the local blockchain from a ticket creation device of the first plurality of electronic gaming devices, the first ticket creation blockchain transaction including at least a ticket value and a ticket identifier (ID), create a system ticket creation blockchain transaction including at least the ticket value and the ticket ID, and broadcast the system ticket creation blockchain transaction to the system blockchain.
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