Methods and systems for a single jurisdiction raffle in a...

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2005-02-24

2008-09-02

Jones, Scott E (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

In a chance application

C463S042000, C705S014270

Reexamination Certificate

active

07419426

ABSTRACT:
A server facilitates a raffle within a single jurisdiction, wherein the server communicates with clients via a network. The server includes a memory storing an operating system, an instruction set, agent data, sponsor data and Web site data. A processor runs the instruction set and communicates with the memory and the network. The processor is operative to present rules associated with the raffle to entrants, receive acceptance of the rules by entrants, and accept an order for the raffle from entrants. The processor is also operative to associate an entrant agent with each entrant, issue tickets for the raffle to the entrant agent, determine a winner of the raffle and notify the winner to collect a prize associated with the raffle. Preferably, the prize is a high intangible value item.

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