Word-based lottery game
US7601059B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 20, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/329
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for hosting a word-based lottery game having a plurality of players is disclosed. A player selects a plurality of cells from a playslip and these cells will be converted to a plurality of letters and symbols by a lottery game machine. The player will use these letters and symbols along with one or more letter(s) drawn by the lottery to form words and compare these words with a list of words. For each formed word that is on the list, a point is awarded and extra bonus points may be awarded to some special words. The total points obtained by the player is compared with a prize table and the player is awarded a prize according to the prize table.
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