Amusement devices: games – Chance devices – Chance selection
Patent
1990-06-08
1991-12-03
Coven, Edward M.
Amusement devices: games
Chance devices
Chance selection
273138A, 273439, 273269, 235380, A63F 924, A63F 306
Patent
active
050694537
ABSTRACT:
A ticket apparatus for a game is described. The ticket apparatus includes storage means for storing a first value. A receiver is included for receiving a broadcast of a broadcast value for the game, wherein the broadcast value is broadcast over a first transmission medium. The ticket apparatus includes means for ascertaining whether the first value is a winning value in view of the received broadcast value. A transmitter responsive to the ascertaining means is included for transmitting over a second transmission medium a signal that indicates that the first value is the winning value if the first value is the winning value. A method of playing a game is also described, wherein locater means are used to locate a ticket apparatus.
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Ferguson John R.
Koza John R.
Torneros Maximiano D.
Coven Edward M.
Harrison Jessica J.
Koza John R.
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