System and method for facilitating the operation of a combined lottery/raffle game
US8480470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 28, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/329
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods for administering an instant win lottery game where one prize may be entry into a future draw raffle game are disclosed. The holder of an instant win ticket with a future draw raffle indicator may redeem the ticket and receive a future draw raffle entry that is eligible for a prize awarded in a raffle drawing. In one alternative, a redeemed ticket with a symbol indicating the instant ticket is eligible for an entry in a bonus raffle game may be entered into a bonus raffle game.
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