Amusement devices: games – Including means for processing electronic data – With communication link
Reexamination Certificate
2006-08-22
2006-08-22
Sager, Mark (Department: 3712)
Amusement devices: games
Including means for processing electronic data
With communication link
C463S025000, C700S092000, C700S093000, C340S32300R
Reexamination Certificate
active
07094154
ABSTRACT:
A computer networked, multi-user game system utilizing subscription based membership and alternative methods of entry, as well as the award of prizes of immediate value to the winner is described. A game tournament is hosted by a game server computer coupled to client computers operated by participating players. The games offered are games that involve elements of both skill and chance and require active player participation and decision making. A subscription-based membership is established for each player by charging a fee for a pre-determined membership time period. An alternative method of entry is provided to allow non-subscription players to participate in the tournament without payment of the fee. The non-subscribing players receive equal access to the games and at least the same chance of winning as the subscribing players, but are limited to a single entry per game or tournament. The game server hosts at least one game or tournament within the period, and players are potentially eliminated until a winning player and any runner-up players are determined. A prize pool is disbursed to the winning players in the form of cash, cash-equivalent notes, or prizes that have inherent and immediate value.
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Kellerman Jason B.
Marin Marc E.
Dergosits & Noah LLP
MMJK LLC
Sager Mark
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