Methods and apparatus for enhanced play in lottery and gaming environments
US8727853B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63F13/828
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for game play using virtual players, sometimes referred to herein as vBots, is disclosed. In one aspect, a method for game play involves the use of the system electronic system environment described herein, wherein one or more virtual players are displayed to the player of the game, preferably, the virtual players have differing play characteristics, receiving from the user association with a selection of a virtual player, displaying a simulated game using the virtual players, identifying a subset of the virtual players as being winners of the simulated game, and awarding a win to the lottery user if the selected virtual player is in the subset of virtual players.
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