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2011-02-01

2011-02-01

Sager, M. (Department: 3714)

Amusement devices: games

Including means for processing electronic data

In a chance application

C463S025000, C463S042000, C273S269000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07878894

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods are provided for operating a gaming system. In one embodiment, an outcome amount associated with a total number of events is determined. For example, a total payout amount associated with a number of instant lottery tickets may be determined. Based on a parameter associated with a player, the outcome amount is allocated among the total number of events. The outcome amount may be allocated, for example, based on a total number of events selected by the player.

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