Method and apparatus for conducting a sweepstakes

Details Method and apparatus for conducting a sweepstakes Method and apparatus for conducting a sweepstakes

2008-01-08

2008-01-08

Hotaling, II, John M. (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

Credit/debit monitoring or manipulation

Reexamination Certificate

active

07316614

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for conducting a sweepstakes in which a consumer purchases a prepaid voucher for valuable goods and services unrelated to the sweepstakes, and in return, as a promotional bonus, is provided a corresponding number of optional entries into the sweepstakes is disclosed.

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