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Systems and methods for providing fantasy sports contests with wagering opportunities

US8538563B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2002
Grant dateSep 17, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63F2300/8052
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Systems and methods for providing to a user the ability to use a fantasy sports contest application to access fantasy sports contests and wagering opportunities are presented. In some embodiments of the present invention, the fantasy sports contest application may provide to the user the ability to place a wager based on the user's performance in a fantasy sports contest. In some embodiments of the present invention, the fantasy sports contest may provide to the user the ability to place a wager based on a real-life sporting event that is related to a fantasy sports contest in which the user participates. The fantasy sports contest application may provide to the user the ability to place a wager for money, fantasy sports contest points, non-cash prizes and points redeemable for prizes.

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