Methods and systems for conducting lottery games with portable devices enabled for near field communication (nfc)

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR EXECUTING LOTTERY GAMES WITH PORTABLE DEVICES ACTIVE FOR NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION (NFC)

Application annexes

This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 604,060, entitled "Methods and systems for performing lottery games with active portable devices for wireless near field communication (NFC)", filed February 28. 2012, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.

Technical area

In some embodiments, the present invention relates to performing the lottery games with portable devices active for communication using NFC. Context

Generally, an NFC can represent a short-range wireless communication technology in which NFC-enabled devices are "slipped", "flattened", "tapped" or otherwise moved in close proximity to communicate. Typically, an NFC can include a set of short-range wireless technologies, typically requiring a distance of 10cm or less. Usually, an NFC operates at 13.56 MHz on the ISO / IEC 18000-3 air interface and at speeds ranging from 106 kbit / s to 424 kbit / s. Usually, an NFC can involve an initiator and a target, the initiator actively generates a radio frequency (RF) field that can power a passive target. In such an example, the NFC targets are able to accommodate very simple form factors such as labels, stickers, key chains, or cards that do not require batteries.

Summary of the invention

In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a computer-implemented method comprising at least the steps of: programming, specifically, at least one computer system of a game execution authority for

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35908Β1 performing at least the operations of: receiving at least a first indication indicating that at least a first player wishes to participate in at least a first lottery game, where at least a first indication is received based, at least in part, on at least a first NFC between a first portable device of said first player and at least a first game element being associated with the first lottery game performed by the game execution authority; communicating with the first portable device of said first player to verify the identity of said first player by the game execution authority; receiving, from the first portable device of said first player, at least a first payment enabling the at least one first lottery game to be played by said first player;

performing at least a first draw by the game executing authority according to at least a first rule of said first lottery game; receive at least a second indication identifying at least a first action performed by at least a first player as a function of at least a second rule of said first lottery game performed by the game executing authority, where at least a first action is based, at least in part, on steps including: i) a result of said first drawing of lots by the game executing authority, and ii) at least one second NFC between the first portable device of said first player and at least one second game element associated with said first managed lottery game by the gaming authority; distributing at least a first prize for said first player according to at least a third rule of said first lottery game; receive at least a third indication indicating that at least a second player desires to participate in said first lottery game, where at least a second indication is received based, at least in part on, at least one second NFC between a second portable device of said second player and at least a third game element associated with said first lottery game performed by the game executing authority; communicating with the second portable device of said second player to verify the identity of the second player by the game execution authority;

receive, from the second portable device of said second player, at least a second

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35908Β1 payment for playing the at least one first lottery game by said second player; performing at least a second draw by the game executing authority in accordance with the first rule of said first lottery game; receiving at least a fourth indication identifying at least a second action performed by said second player according to the second rule of the first lottery game performed by the game executing authority, where said second action is based, at least in part , sure: i) a result of said second draw by the game executing authority, and ii) at least a fourth NFC between the second portable device of said second player and at least one fourth game element associated with said first managed lottery game by the gaming authority; distributing at least a second prize for said second player according to at least a third rule of said first lottery game.

In some embodiments, said first and second raffle draws are among a plurality of players of said first lottery game. In some embodiments, said first and second draws are the same. In some embodiments, said first and second draws. In some embodiments, said first and third game elements are the same. In some embodiments, said second and fourth game elements are the same.

In some embodiments, the first lottery game is selected from the group consisting of: a game of the treasure hunt type, a hot spot type game, and a lotto type game.

In some embodiments, said first action taken by said first player and said second action taken by said second player are further based on the first player and the second player jointly playing the first lottery game. In some embodiments, the first prize is a first part of at least a third prize and the second prize is a second part of at least a third prize.

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In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to a computer-implemented method comprising at least the steps of: programming, in a specific manner, at least one computer system of a game execution authority to perform at least operations consisting of: receive at least a first indication indicating that at least a first player wishes to participate in at least a first lottery game, where at least a first indication is received based, at least in part, on at least a first NFC between a first portable device of said first player and at least a first game element being associated with the first lottery game performed by the game execution authority; communicating with the first portable device of said first player to verify the identity of said first player by the game execution authority;

receiving, from the first portable device of said first player, at least a first payment enabling the at least one first lottery game to be played by said first player; receive at least a third indication indicating that at least a second player desires to participate in at least a first lottery game, where at least a second indication is received based, at least in part, on at least a second NFC between a second portable device of said second player and at least a third game element being associated with the first lottery game performed by the game execution authority; communicating with the second portable device of said second player to verify the identity of said second player by the game execution authority; receiving, from the second portable device of said second player, at least a second payment for playing the at least one first lottery game by said second player; performing at least a first draw by the game executing authority in accordance with the first rule of said first lottery game; receive at least a second indication indicating at least a first action performed by at least a first player according to at least a second rule of said first lottery game performed by the game executing authority, where at least a first action is based, at least in part, on steps comprising: i) a result of at least a first draw

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35908Β1 output by the game execution authority, and ii) at least a second NFC between the first portable device of said first player and at least a second game element associated with said first lottery game managed by the execution authority of game; receiving at least a fourth indication identifying at least a second action performed by said second player according to the second rule of the first lottery game performed by the game executing authority, where said second action is based, at least in part , sure: i) a result of at least a second draw by the game execution authority, and ii) at least a fourth NFC between the second portable device of said second player and at least a fourth game element associated with said first lottery game managed by the game executing authority; distributing at least a first prize for said first player according to at least a third rule of said first lottery game; and handing out at least a second prize for said second player based on at least a third rule of said first lottery game.

In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a computer system that includes at least the following components: at least one computer having a medium readable by a non-transient computer hardware on which are stored software instructions executable by at least one processor of the computer. 'computer that includes at least the following code: a code for receiving at least a first indication indicating that at least a first player desires to participate in at least a first lottery game, where at least a first indication is received based, at least in part, on at least a first NFC between a first portable device of said first player and at least a first game element being associated with the first lottery game performed by the game execution authority; a code for communicating with the first portable device of said first player to verify the identity of said first player by the game execution authority; a code for receiving, from the first portable device of said first player, at least a first payment enabling the at least one first lottery game to be played by said first player; a NY code 242825183٧1 5

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In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a computer system that includes at least the following components: at least one computer having a medium readable by a non-transient computer hardware on which are stored software instructions executable by at least one processor of the computer. 'computer that includes at least the following code: a code for receiving at least a first indication indicating that at least a first player desires to participate in at least a first lottery game, where at least a first indication is received based, at least in part, on at least a first NFC between a first portable device of said first player and at least a first game element being associated with the first lottery game performed by the game execution authority; a code for communicating with the first portable device of said first player to verify the identity of said first player by the game execution authority; a code for receiving, from the first portable device of said first player, at least a first payment enabling the at least one first lottery game to be played by said first player; a code for receiving at least a third indication indicating that at least a second player desires to participate in said first lottery game, where at least a second indication is received based, at least in part on, at least a second NFC between a second device portable of said second player and at least a third game element associated with said first lottery game performed by the game execution authority; a code for communicating with the second portable device of said second player to verify the identity of the second player by the game execution authority; a code for receiving, from the second portable device of said second player, at least a second payment for playing the at least a first lottery game by said second player; code for performing at least a first lottery draw by the game executing authority in accordance with the first rule of said first lottery game;

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35908Β1 a code for receiving at least a second indication identifying at least a first action performed by said first player according to the second rule of the first lottery game performed by the game executing authority, where said first action is based, at least in part, on: i) a result of said first draw by the game executing authority, and ii) at least one second NFC between the first portable device of said first player and at least one second game element associated with said first managed lottery game by the gaming authority; a code for receiving at least a fourth indication identifying at least a second action performed by said second player as a function of the second rule of the first lottery game performed by the game executing authority, where said second action is based, at less in part, on: i) a result of said first draw by the game executing authority, and ii) at least a fourth NFC between the second portable device of said second player and at least a fourth game element associated with said first managed lottery game by the gaming authority; and code for handing out at least a first prize for said first player based on at least a third rule of said first lottery game; and code for handing out at least a second prize for said second player based on at least a third rule of said first lottery game.

Brief description of the figures

The present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying figures, in which structures are designated by numbers in the various views. The figures are not necessarily to scale, instead importance being placed on illustrating the principles of various embodiments of the invention. In addition, some characteristics may be exaggerated to show details of particular components.

Figure 1 illustrates certain aspects of certain embodiments of the present invention.

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Figure 2 illustrates certain other aspects of certain embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 3 illustrates other aspects of certain embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 4 illustrates still other aspects of certain embodiments of the present invention.

Figure 5 illustrates other aspects of certain embodiments of the present invention.

The figures constitute a part of the present invention and include illustrative embodiments of the present invention and illustrate various objects and features thereof.

Also, the figures are not necessarily to scale, some features may be exaggerated to show particular component details. In addition, the measurements, specifications and figures shown in the figures are illustrative, and not restrictive. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details disclosed in the invention should not be interpreted as limiting, but only as representing the basis for teaching a person skilled in the art to use the present invention in various ways.

detailed description

Among these advantages and improvements which have been described, other objects and advantages of the invention will be evident from the following description taken in conjunction with the appended figures. Detailed embodiments of the present invention are described in the description; however, it should be noted that the embodiments of the invention are merely illustrative of the present invention which can be implemented in various forms. Further, each of the examples given in connection with the various embodiments of the invention are intended to be illustrative, and not restictive. Throughout the description and claims, the following terms have the meanings explicitly

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35908Β1 expressions "in one embodiment" and "in certain embodiments" as used in this invention, do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment (s), although this is possible . In addition, the expressions "in another embodiment" and "in certain other embodiments" as used herein, do not necessarily refer to a different embodiment, even if this is possible. Thus, as described below, the various embodiments of the invention can easily be combined, without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. Additionally, as used herein, the term "or" is inclusive of "or" an operator, and is equivalent to the term "and / or", unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term "based on" is not exclusive and permits being based on additional factors not described, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Further, throughout the description, the meanings of "a", "a", "the", "the" and "the" include plural references. The meaning of "in" includes "in" and "on".

Illustrative operating environments

Figure 1 illustrates one embodiment of an environment in which the present invention can operate. However, all of these components may be necessary for the practice of the invention, and variations in the arrangement and type of the components may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. In certain embodiments, the system according to the invention allows a game to be performed which accommodates a large number of elements and simultaneous transactions. In other embodiments, the system according to the invention allows a game to be performed which is based on a scalable computer and a network architect which integrates various strategies for evaluating data, setting caching, searching, and database connection pooling. An example of a scaled architect is an architecture that is capable of running multiple servers.

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In embodiments, the elements of the present invention are directed to a computer system 102-104 (eg a user (eg players, agents, etc.) include virtually any computing device capable of receiving and receiving. 'send a message through a network, such as network 105, to and from another computing device, such as servers 106 and 107, on the other, and the like. In embodiments, all of these devices include devices that typically connect by means of wired communication medium such as personal computers, multiprocessor systems, microprocessor based or programmable consumer electronics, network personal computers, and others. In embodiments, all of these devices also include devices which typically connect by means of a wireless communication medium such as; cellular phones, smart phones, pagers, walkie talkies, radio frequency devices, infrared devices, CBs, integrated devices combining one or more of the foregoing devices, or virtually any mobile device, and the like. Similarly, in embodiments, devices, clients 102-104 are any device that is capable of connecting by means of a wired or wireless communication medium, such as a personal digital assistant ( PDA), a pocket personal computer, a laptop computer, and any other device which is equipped to communicate over a wired and / or wireless communication medium.

In embodiments, each member device of member devices 102-104 may include a browser application that is configured to receive and send web pages, and the like. In embodiments, the browser application can be configured to receive and display graphics, text, multimedia, and the like, using virtually any web-based language, not exclusively including language. Generalized Standardized Markup (SMGL), such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), WAP Protocol, HDML,

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such as WML, WMLScript, JavaScript, and others. In embodiments, the present invention is programmed in Java or .Net.

In embodiments, member devices 102-104 may be further configured to receive a message from the other computing device using another mechanism including not exclusively an electronic mail function, SMS messaging service (SMS). , Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), Instant Messaging (IM), Internet Relayed Chat (IRC), mIRC, Jabber, and more.

In embodiments, network 105 can be configured to couple a computing device to another computing device in order to allow them to communicate. In embodiments, network 105 may be active to use any form of computer readable media for communicating information from one electronic device to another. Further, in embodiments, the network 105 may include a wireless interface, and / or a wired interface, such as the Internet, in addition to local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), connections. direct, for example, through a universal serial bus (USB) port, other forms of computer readable media, or any combination of these. In embodiments, on an interconnected set of LANs, including those based on different protocols and architecttires, a router can act as a link between the LANs, allowing messages to be sent from one. to the other.

In addition, in some embodiments, communication links within LANs generally consist of a twisted pair of wires or coaxial cable, while communication links between networks may use analog telephone lines, lines. full or fractional dedicated digital services, including T1, Τ2, Τ3 and Τ4, integrated services digital networks (ISDN), digital access lines 25 (DSL), wireless links, including satellite links, or other communication links known to those skilled in the art. In addition, in some modes of

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35908Β1 embodiment, remote computers and other related electronic devices could be remotely connected to a Lan or WAN via a modem and a temporary telephone link. In essence, in some embodiments, network 105 includes any method of communication by which information can move between client devices 102-104, and servers 106 and 107.

Figure 2 illustrates another exemplary embodiment of the computer and network architecture which supports the system of the invention intended for the implementation of a game. At least each of the 2O2a, 2O2b to 202η member devices present (e.g. lottery terminals, players' personal electronic devices) include computer readable medium, such as random access memory (RAM) 208 coupled to a processor 210 or a flash memory. Processor 210 may execute computer executable program instructions stored in memory 208. These processors include a microprocessor, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC), and state machines. These processors include, or may be in communication with, the media, for example, a computer readable medium which stores instructions which, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform the steps described in the invention. Embodiments of computer readable media may include, but are not limited to, an electronic, optical, magnetic, or other storage or transmission device capable of providing a processor, such as the processor 210 of client 2O2a, with computer readable instructions.

Other examples of suitable supports can include, but are not limited to.

a floppy disk, CD-ROM, DVD, magnetic disk, memory chip, read only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), ASIC, configure processor, all optical media, all magnetic tapes or other magnetic media, or any other medium from which a computer processor can read instructions. The invention

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35908Β1 also relates to various other forms of computer readable media that can transmit or execute instructions to a computer, including a router, private or public network, or other device or transmission channel, both wired and wireless. The instructions can include code from any computer programming language, including, for example, c, ct -t, c #, Visual Basic, Java, Python, Perl, and JavaScript. Member devices 202a-n can also include a number of external or internal devices such as a mouse, CD-ROM, DVD, keyboard, display screen, or other input or output devices.

Examples of client devices 202a-n may include laptops, digital assistants, personal digital assistants, cell phones, mobile phones, smartphones, pagers, digital tablets, laptops, internet devices, and other processor-based devices. In general, a client device 202a can be any type of processor-based platform that connects to a network 206 and that interacts with one or more application programs. Client devices 202a-n can run on any operating system capable of supporting a browser or browsable application, such as Microsoft TM, Windows TM, or Linux. Client devices 202a-n shown may include, for example, personal computers running a browser application program, such as Internet Explorer TM from Microsoft Corporation TM, Safari TM Apple Computer Inc., Mozilla Firefox, and Opera. Through client devices 202a-n, users (e.g. players, agents, etc.) 212a-n communicate over network 206 with each other and with other systems and devices coupled to network 206. As in Figure 2, server devices 204 and 213 can also be paired to network 206.

In some embodiments of the invention, the term "mobile electronic device" can refer to any portable electronic device which

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35908Β1 using a location tracking feature. For example, a mobile electronic device may include, but is not limited to, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), Blackberry TM, paging devices, a Smart phone, or any other reasonable mobile electronic device. For convenience, from time to time the above variations are not listed or are only partially listed, which is in no way intended to be a limitation.

In some embodiments, the terms "proximity sensing", "location", "location data", "location information", and "location tracking" used herein can refer to any form of location tracking technology. or method of location which may be used to provide a location of a mobile electronic device, such that, but not exclusively, at least one of the location information entered manually by a user, such that, but not exclusively the introduction of the code of the city, the village, the municipality, the post code, the zone code, the cross streets, or any other reasonable entry to determine a geographic area; the global positioning system (GPS); GPS accessible using Bluetooth TM; GPS accessible by any reasonable form of wireless and / or wired communication; location data from the Wi-FiTM server; location data based on Bluetooth TM; triangulation such as, but not exclusively, network based triangulation, triangulation based on WiFi TM server information, triangulation based on Bluetooth TM server information; triangulation based on cell identification, triangulation based on enhanced cell identification, triangulation based on uplink time difference of arrival (UTDOA) measurements, time based triangulation arrival (TOA), a triangulation based on the angle of arrival (AOA); techniques and systems using a geographic coordinate system such as, but not limited to, systems based on longitude and latitude, systems based on

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35908Β1 the geodesic height, systems based on Cartesian coordinates; radio frequency identification, so that, but not exclusively, long range radio frequency identification (RFID), short range RFID; using any form of RFID, such as, but not limited to, active RFID tags, passive RFID tags, passive battery assisted RFID tags; or any other means making it possible to reasonably determine the location. For convenience, from time to time the above variations are not listed or are only partially listed, which is in no way intended to be a limitation.

In some embodiments, NFC peer-to-peer communication can be performed when a plurality of NFC-enabled devices are in proximity to each other. In some embodiments, the NFC tags can contain data and be read-only or rewritable. In some embodiments, the NFC tags can be custom encoded. In some embodiments, the NFC tags or the NFC-enabled device (e.g., smart phones with NFC capabilities, either integrated or peripheral) can securely store personal data such as debit card information and credit, loyalty program data, rods and networking contacts, among tough information. In other embodiments, this personal data can be stored externally in a personal space on the central processor where an excess can be granted to a specific customer.

In some embodiments, the lottery data can also be transmitted using any wireless communication medium, such as 3G, 4G, GSM, GPRS, Wi-Fi,

WiMax, and other local remote or local wireless communication using information obtained through the interface of a mobile device optimizes NFC wireless to a smart poster. In some embodiments, the term "wireless communications" includes communications made at ISO interfaces.

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14443 and ISO 18092. In some embodiments, communications between the player's NFC-enabled smart device and lottery equipment (eg, kiosks, POS, POE, hosts) are performed, eg, in accordance with the ISO standard. 14443Α / Β and / or the standard ISO 18092.

In some embodiments, the player's NFC-enabled smart device and / or lottery equipment (eg, kiosks, POS, POE, hosts) may include one or more additional transceivers (eg, WiFi, Bluetooth , and / or WiFi transceivers) and associated antennas, and are active to communicate with each other via one or more protocols without mobiles and / or wire.

In some embodiments, the NFC tags can include one or more integrated circuits.

In some embodiments, the NFC player smart device may include a cellular transceiver coupled to the processor and upon receipt of a cellular network sync signal. In some embodiments, the NFC-enabled player smart device may further include a satellite positioning receiver coupled to the processor and upon receipt of a satellite positioning system synchronization signal, and the processor may therefore be configured to synchronize the internal synchronization signal to the synchronization signal of the satellite positioning system as the external synchronization signal. In some embodiments, the NFC player smart device processor can be configured to synchronize the internal synchronization signal to the synchronization signal of the common external system via the NFC circuit. In some embodiments, NFC-enabled devices may have NFC technology built into them or to connected peripherals, such as, but not exclusively, an NFC-enabled SIM card, smart phone box, etc. AT

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In some embodiments, the NFC-enabled player smart device may include a power source, an NFC circuit configured to communicate wirelessly using an NFC communication protocol, and a processor coupled to the source. power supply and the NFC circuit. In some embodiments, the player NFC function smart device processor can be configured to synchronize an internal sync signal to an external sync signal, cycle power on the NFC circuit to periodically switch the NFC circuit between recognition state between peers and a low power state based on the synchronized internal sync signal, and initiating NFC peer-to-peer communications with another NFC device when it is within range thereof and simultaneously switched to the peer recognition state.

In some embodiments, the NFC player smart device may include a computer readable physical medium and may have computer executable instructions to cause the NFC player smart device to initiate peer-to-peer NFC communications with another. NFC device when it is within range of it and when it is simultaneously switched to the peer recognition state.

In some embodiments, the NFC player smart device processor can be configured to communicate wireless voice and data through a cellular transceiver via a cellular communications network. By way of example, data communications may include, but are not limited to, email messages, web data, etc. In some embodiments, the NFC-enabled player smart device may additionally (or instead) include other types of wireless communication circuits capable of transmitting voice or other data, such as a LAN. wireless, WiMAX, etc., one circuit. In some embodiments, the device processor

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35908Β1 intelligent NFC player function can proceed directly to communicate with the trusted NFC device, and in the case of an NFC device "smart poster" (for example, SLP / SLS), such as a device configured to switch a URL, the processor can automatically direct a browser application from it to the URL without asking permission from at the designated location.

Illustrative examples for making and participating in lottery games

Example 1: Traditional lottery games fieu individual!

In some embodiments, lottery games of the present invention are played using the NFC-enabled devices which may include, but are not limited to, one or more chip lottery posters (SLP) or a lottery point at. chip ("SLS") having one or more wireless tags ("NFC tags"). In some embodiments, the dotted NFCs (SLP, SLS) can be in one or more of the following formats or other formats: wall posters, street posters, POS (point of service) , terminals, newspapers, magazines, an NFC-enabled television, etc.

In some embodiments, players' NFC mobile devices selectively recognize that certain point-marked NFCs (SLP, SLS, or other NFC points marked in cooperation with the lottery host) and ignore others (eg. , NFC marked in dots belonging to a particular retailer), through a system configuration.

In some embodiments, the dot-marked NFCs must be entered into the host lottery system.

In some embodiments, players' NFC-enabled devices must enable mobile client tracking and push notification service. Both functions are intended to allow the host lottery system to recognize and notify the player of a nearby NFC-enabled device.

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In some embodiments, one or more NFC tags can be arranged on an SLP in a particular grid arrangement. In some embodiments, the NFC tags can be overlaid with an artistic design, so that, for example, on the top of each tag a corresponding lottery game indicia, for example the number, is represented. In some embodiments, each NFC tag can be assigned to lottery indicia, for example represented above it on the overlay layer. In some embodiments, the labels

NFC (and therefore their respective indices, for example numbers) can be arranged in an orderly manner on the grid, for example following a numerical order.

In some embodiments, a potential lottery player, who has an NFC-enabled personal device (mobile phone, PDA, tablet, etc.) and wishes to participate in a lottery game, can walk to an NFC-enabled device. , for example, SLP, and select their lottery participation options by bringing the NFC device into proximity to (or pressing) desired clues, for example number (s), on the SLP, one by one. In some embodiments, this action can be repeated for as many indices, for example, numbers, as desired. In some embodiments, during the process of communicating with SLSs, the NFC-enabled device will poll to detect the proximity of an NFC tag, and, if a tag is detected, the tag is queried around its allocation. number. In some embodiments, the NFC tag may respond with one of the lottery cues, e.g., number, assigned to it and the device may store the tag responses (and therefore player selections) to the number. Using program software to receive and communicate information using NFC protocols. In some embodiments, a set of selected numbers can be used to create an electronic lottery game grid which can then be transferred to a conductor lottery agency.

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35908Β1 for validation, using, for example, an electronic message or barcode form on the device screen, or any other technology.

In some embodiments, an exemplary game can begin when a player finds a poster for the game (SLP / SLS) with multiple NFC tags associated with it. In other embodiments, the lottery host can send a notification to potential players when they are near an SLP with position instructions and / or game information and promotional actions, for example, a reduction on the participation fee, a free participation, etc.

In some embodiments of the invention, in the next step, the player may, for example, press a tag (starting point) to generate an entry Bingo (or other lottery game) (eg. , for the purpose of the Bingo-based example, the card may contain 25 numbers on a 5x5 table) and / or on the game poster on a portable device screen (e.g., a smart phone, iPad ). In some embodiments, the smart display (SLP) can have multiple NFC tags (e.g., 75 NFC tags for the purposes of the Bingo-based example, representing an equal amount of signs (e.g. numbers , arranged in random order or in an orderly manner), so that the player can select the necessary amount of signs (25 for the example of Bingo) in order to participate in the game.

In some embodiments, the player can change the entry by pressing the NFC tag or other tag again.

When the player is satisfied with the table, in some embodiments they can pay (registered or not) to participate in the game.

In some embodiments, the player may wait for the lottery host to perform the draw determining the winning combination. In other embodiments, the player can be prompted to tap on different labels to bring up the winning numbers to match them to their own up to a predetermined amount of wv 242825.33 ^ 7 21

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In some embodiments, the winning categories may be defined by the number of numbers revealed by the completion of rows on the table (e.g., for the purposes of the Bingo example base, the selection / draw of up to at 20 numbers / points to form a straight line for a classic Bingo game.)

In some embodiments, winners can receive their prize in the same method of payment or other award upon request.

Example 2 - Generic process

In some embodiments, at the start of an NFC-enabled lottery game participation, a player may find an NFC-enabled device (SLP / SLS or tag placed at another location). In some embodiments, the lottery host can send a notification to users (players or not) of the NFC-enabled devices when they are near an NFC tag point, lottery or other host with whom the lottery cooperates. . In some embodiments, the notification may include promotional action, for example, discount on participation, redeem loyalty points, etc.

In some embodiments, the player can move their NFC-enabled device near (or press) a tag on SLP / SLS indicating their willingness to participate in the lottery game depicted on the SLP or other host game. Lottery.

In some embodiments, in the next step, a lottery host, including, but not limited to, a remote lottery processing system, etc., receives the player's request to participate.

In some embodiments, in the next step, a lottery host performs a player history check - whether he is registered or not. If registered, the host logs the player into their account, otherwise, they transmit the participation choices.

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As shown in Figure 3, in some embodiments, in the next step, using an NFC-enabled device (eg, a smart phone), the player can make a decision, depending on game rules. (block 301) if he has to move his NFC-enabled device near (or press):

a) an NFC tag on SLP / SLS (block 302) positioned on one or more points according to the specific game rules, and / or

b) many NFC tags (block 303) on one or more SLP / SLS positioned on one or more points according to specific game rules.

In some embodiments, participation may include, but is not limited to playing alone or with / against others, in a traditional lottery game or an NFC-only game, etc. In some embodiments, the player may need to download a specific application and / or game to play on their NFC-enabled device. In some embodiments, the entry can be displayed on a social media page (lottery player or host page or the like). In some embodiments, the social media display may be part of the game. In some embodiments, the player may be directed to the lottery host's web page to continue participating in the game through. of a web page.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host receives the player's selections.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host may transmit representations for the player's holds - clues, such as, but not limited to, numbers, shapes, colors, puzzle pieces, etc. information, etc. In some embodiments, the clues may be those depicted on the labels with the use of artistic design, and / or drawn by the lottery host, and / or randomly taken from a group. predetermines results, etc. In some modes

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In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can ask the player to validate their entry, for example, providing personal information (for example, a bank account, credit card account, debit card, etc.). social security, driver's license, etc.,), security information (for example, a password, etc.).

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player can validate their choices or start over.

In some embodiments, in the next step, once validated, the lottery host can provide payment options, such as, but not exclusively, an electronic wallet, direct charge from another credit card. credit / debit or other card or personal bank account, charge on the medium (e.g. AT&amp;T, Vodafone,), by tapping on the lottery host terminal, the exchange of loyalty points collected or free participation coupons, etc. The game may also be offered without a participation fee for a specific player, group of players, a period of time in the form of promotional action to activate participation or to reward loyal players.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player purchases an entry to play the game.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the fetery host receives the purchase from the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can initiate a player buying session.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can perform security checks on the player's purchase.

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In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can conduct or organize the draw for a game, which can be implemented in at least one of the following ways:

a) a regular game draw by the Random Number Generator (RNG) or the draw machine or any other result draw process,

b) a specific player, on the participation time or later, a general draw among a plurality of entries / entries, an overall general draw among all the participations / entries to the game, or comprising pulling all the possible outcomes of the game.

that are not limited to game participants

c) immediate, at the exact time of participation or not, but after a certain period of time from an entry (for example, a day, a week, a month),

d) animated or non-animated,

e) having a predetermined point or over-result determines,

f) result based on a specific geographical area, e.g. where the lottery host terminal is located, etc., (e.g. Hot Spot type games),

g) progressive draw: the player can choose to participate in a day of the week (e.g. Monday), or any other period of time, and the draw can take place in stages - the clues, e.g. number, draws per day, or any other period of time which allows other players to join the player (s) with winning numbers at a later stage of the week, or any other period of time, claiming a lower initial prize and / or boosting the initial player's jackpot with points;

h) the winning outcome is determined by social media activity, whether a player is activated 25 or random.

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i) Player Order Draw, which allows the player to select the winning clues by tapping one or more tags on the NFC point to get results instantly (can apply, for example, on lottery games traditional games of the hanged type), and / or

j) Winning results are determined by an event result (eg, a sporting event).

In some embodiments, the lottery host can perform one or more additional draws, in addition to a primary game draw, to determine instant winners based on one or more of the secondary clues transmitted in the draw. label selection method, as described above.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can determine the winners and the prizes based on the results of the draw.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host may transmit the winning result (s) to the player (s), along with additional information, such as the number of winners, jackpot level, etc.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player can determine whether they are winners by following one or more game rules, for example, but not exclusively:

a) find winning clues (e.g. numbers / cards / shapes)

b) miss winning clues (e.g. numbers / cards / shapes),

c) find the correct NFC tag (s) and / or location (s),

d) be in close proximity to the gold point of the winning NFC tag, for example physical presence, and / or purchase of entry to the area, etc.

e) get friends of these and / or their friends in point (for example, get a number of friends to like a restaurant, cafe, store),

f) beat the opponent,

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h) predict the correct outcome of one or more events, such as a sporting event.

In some embodiments, a player can follow a specified route (each point gives instructions / hints / clues for the next game) and win by following specific game rules, e.g. the first to complete the route wins . In some embodiments, the player may be allowed secondary prizes based on the additional spots.

In some embodiments, the player can play alone or with the help of their peers (eg, a group covering the ride and sharing the winnings). Participation with peers can be achieved through the lottery host's web page or social media pages or by tapping their NFC-enabled device on their co-player's or co-players' devices.

In some embodiments, the host may pursue alliances with other businesses giving the player (s) the opportunity to tap not only on the lottery host's tags but on other tags, non-lottery tags as well (for example, in the case of a winning entry, the player (s) may tap on the product (s) they wish to receive as a prize) .

In some embodiments of the invention, in the next step, the player receives the respective prizes if he is the winner in one or more of the following ways, as indicated by the player:

a) an electronic wallet (points to be translated into monetary price),

b) direct charge from credit / debit card or other card, and / or specified bank account, and / or mobile device.

c) money / points to be refunded at any store (and / or specific store (s) with pre-agreement) for, not exclusively, merchandise material, bonus, a discount, etc. ;

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e) participation in other games of the lottery host.

In some embodiments, a mobile application may need to be installed after pasting the NFC start tag and before entering the game for the first time.

In some embodiments, NFC-enabled smart devices, teams for playing lottery games can be used to:

a) ask / offer help / assistance,

b) use information, provide unique information that is not available or easily accessible on the lottery POS / internet site or in other informative way,

c) extend the traditional gambling offer by offering one or more of the following options:

i) awarding of points, ii) reduction, iii) instant prize draws, iv) group participation,

V) reward system for frequent participation, and / or vi) redirect to Lottery web page or specific game microsite for remote participation.

In some embodiments, NFC-enabled smart devices can also be used as an additional level of identification for participation or internet payment (for example, by typing on the laptop).

Example 3: Group lottery game - specific group of specific groune lottery retailer (group made up of players playing inside the same lottery POS (point 25 of a service area!

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In some embodiments, the present invention enables lottery game groups to be formed using a variety of means, including in some embodiments of a mobile electronic proximity sensing device, electronic mail. , social media, mobile messaging, personalized web applications, barcodes, q-codes, RFID and Bluetooth technology. In some embodiments, the present invention allows users to invite others to join the groups using a variety of means, including in some embodiments a mobile electronic proximity sensing device, email, email, etc. social media, mobile messaging, personalized web applications, bar codes, q-codes, RFID and Bluetooth technology.

In some embodiments, once groups are formed, the present invention provides for real-time tracking activity at the individual and / or group level, pulling activities, behavioral and performance data from. a number of sources, including lottery game data streams in some embodiments, lottery point of sale information, and / or player history lottery information.

In some embodiments, in one of the initial steps, each of the players submits their participation in the retail network using their player card or an NFC-enabled mobile device on an NFC-enabled terminal.

In some embodiments, the player engages their NFC-enabled mobile device to a lottery POS tag inside the lottery host that offers group game play.

In some embodiments, the lottery host receives a player request for participation in a group game and activates / downloads a mobile group game application on the mobile device for group play.

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In some embodiments, the player can read the bar code or other badges printed from a printed receipt and submit the request, to participate in the group lottery game. In other embodiments, entry into a form group play participation can be obtained by a player by tapping the NFC-enabled device (whichever is the first to request group play entry) with their own.

In some embodiments, the lottery host may receive the player request, and make / allow the player to participate as a member of the group game. In some embodiments, the lottery host may receive the player request, and allow the player to choose / organize their group to play in a group lottery game.

In some embodiments, the lottery host can perform the draw based on the specific game rules and communicate the winning results with a push notification service (PUSH) to mobile clients.

In some embodiments, the player may receive the amount wins and / or the group's share of winnings for, for example, the electronic wallet base on at least one of the following options, but not exclusively:

a) a player wins;

b) another member of the group wins;

c) a group as a whole wins; and or

d) certain number of group members win.

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In some embodiments, in one of the initial stages, one or more players often display a lottery game with NFC tags (e.g., SLP / SLS)

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In some embodiments, in the next step, each player can tap their NFC-enabled mobile device on a tag to generate a Keno entry, which, for example, can include the participation of 1 up to 12 numbers and 1. up to 12 tips for the Keno-based example.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can receive the player's request to participate in a group gaming session, activate / download the specific group gaming mobile application, for example, gaming. of Keno, on the mobile device of each member of the lottery game group, and generate the numbers pe-filled with numbers based on the player (s) selections.

In some embodiments, in the next step, each player can accept the selection (s) and the mobile application can present a barcode or other well-oriented badge that can be used to communicate the participation of the player. each player at the Lottery Retailer Terminal (POS). In some embodiments, in the next step, each player can submit their participation in the lottery retail network by scanning the bar code available on the mobile device.

In some embodiments, the lottery host can perform the draw based on the specific game rules and communicate the winning results with a push notification service (PUSH) to mobile clients.

'1 In some embodiments, each player can receive the amount wins (and / or a share of the group's winnings) for, for example, the electronic wallet base on at least one of the following options, but not exclusively:

؛ a) a player wins;

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Example 5: Carrying out and participating in the hunt for lottery games of the treasure hunt type

Some embodiments for performing and participating in the treasure hunt type lottery games are performed as shown in Figure 4.

In some embodiments, in one of the initial steps, one or more players finds (or is found by) an NFC-enabled device positioned at one or more points by a lottery host (eg, SLP / SLS) or other cooperating hosts.

In some embodiments, in the next step, each player can press an NFC-enabled mobile device on a tag on the dot to indicate their desire to participate in the game. In some embodiments, the player can access the game. by tapping on the notification message they received when approximating the NFC point or by entering the relevant mobile application if it is already installed on their devices.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host may receive the player's request for participation in the lottery games.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can conduct a history check on the player (eg, whether he is registered or not). In some embodiments, in the next step, if the player is registered, the lottery host registers the player on his account, otherwise, he transmits the options of participation: for example, registration for game, provision of a. payment account, etc. In some embodiments, the player may be offered a free entry to participate or a discount on the cost of participation as a result of promotional action for player acquisition or retention.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player can tap one or more tags on one or more points depending on the rules of the game. others, etc.

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In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host may receive the selection of player (s).

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can transmit representations for the labels - player cues, such as, but not limited to, numbers, shapes, colors, puzzle pieces, etc. information for the next point on the route, etc. In some embodiments, the clues may be those depicted on the labels using artistic presentation, and / or drawn by the lottery host at random on-point, and / or predetermined group of. 'labels from results. In some embodiments, when there is more than one clue, all of the received clues may be passed back to the player for each tag on the selected tag.

In some embodiments, for example, the treasure hunt lottery game may be in the form of a puzzle, the sequence of clues (e.g. numbers), etc., which requires the player (s) ( s) find all the elements:

a) uncovered: players may be required to find all the pieces in the exact order or in any order seeing them displayed with the use of artistic representation on NFC points to mine and / or download

b) Covered: Players can tap on NFC points without any prior knowledge below which puzzle item is hidden. Players can have a choice

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In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can transmit payment options, such as, but not limited to, an electronic wallet, direct charge from another credit / debit card or another card or personal bank account, load on the medium (eg AT&amp;T, Vodafone,), tapping on the lottery host terminal, etc. The game may also be offered without a participation fee for a specific player, group of players, a period of time in the form of promotional action to actuate participation or reward loyal players.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player purchases an entry to play the game.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host receives the purchase from the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can initiate a player buying session.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can perform security checks on the player's purchase.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can accept the player's purchase.

In some embodiments, the player needs to follow a specified route (each point gives instructions / hints / hints for the next game) - where the player can win by following specific game rules, for example, the first to complete the frajet wins. In some embodiments, the player may be allowed secondary prizes based on the additional tasks or the time required to complete the designated award or a number of required points they have typed.

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In some embodiments, the host may pursue alliances with other businesses giving the player (s) the opportunity to tap not only on the lottery host's tags but on other tags, non-lottery tags as well (for example, in the case of a winning entry, the player (s) may tap on the product (s) they wish to receive as a prize) .

In some embodiments, the lottery host may conduct one or more additional raffles to the determined instant winners according to one or more secondary indicia transmitted in the tag selection process, as described herein; above.

In some embodiments of the invention, in the next step, the lottery host can determine the winners and the prizes according to the results of the draws.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can transmit

The winning result (s) to the player (s) together with additional information, such as number of winners, next time of treasure hunt game, help messages for next designed route, etc.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player can determine whether they are: winners by following one or more game rules, for example, but not exclusively:

a) find the winning clues (for example, numbers / cards / shapes)

b) miss winning clues (for example, numbers / cards / shapes),

c) find the winning NFC tag (s) and / or location (s).

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d) be in close proximity to the gold point of the winning NFC tag, e.g. physical presence, and / or purchasing entry to the area, etc.

e) completing the route means first or for all of the rest of the players,

f) complete the winning puzzle / clue order before all or part of the rest of the players,

g) get friends to like these players and / or their typed point (s) (for example, get a number of friends to like a restaurant, cafe, store),

h) beat the opponent,

i) find sets of match indices, and / or

j) predict the correct outcome of one or more events, such as a sporting event.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player receives the respective prizes if he is the winner in one or more of the following ways:

a) an electronic wallet (points to be translated into monetary price),

b) a direct charge from a credit / debit card or other card, and / or a specified bank account, and / or a mobile device,

c) money / points to be refunded in any store (and / or specific store (s) with pre-agreement) for, not exclusively, merchandise material, bonus, a discount, etc. ;

d) participation in another special draw, and / or

e) participation in other games of the lottery host.

Example 6: Performing and participating in a lottery game based on being at a particular geographic location (Hot Spot Lottery Games ؛

Some embodiments for performing and participating in hot spot lottery games are performed as illustrated in Figure 5. Some embodiments for performing and participating in hot spot lottery games may include:

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b) to carry out a draw centered on a geographical area:

i) All or some players with threaded NFC tags located in the area around the winning hotspot may be eligible for a prize as well. In some embodiments, two or more draws may be possible: one draw per day between players, one draw per week among all possible NFC tags (eg, jackpot);

ii) a participant can "own" a point by being, for example, the first to tap and get points for all other taps as well, which allows the first player to get a larger fraction of the prize;

iii) a draw may be limited to participants at or near a specific location, e.g. football field, cafeteria, etc., where the player may participate alone or with others (for chances and / or additional points, for example pyramid making: the former receives a higher price than the others), for example, tapping on NFC point, making a live bet, a re-event P bet (for example, favorite sports team selection, etc.), etc. ; and or

c) engage peers to visit selected points (taps): a player can tap and / or bet on one or more particular tagged points and communicate to peers (e.g. friends) to act in a similar manner, making it the hot spot of the day, or other period of time.

In some explanatory embodiments, in one of the initial steps, one or more players find (or find themselves by) an NFC-enabled device positioned on a point from a lottery host (for example, SLP / SLS ) or other lottery hosts cooperate

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In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host may receive a player request to participate in a lottery game session.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can conduct a history check on the player (eg, whether he is registered or not). In some embodiments, in the next step, if registered, the lottery host registers the player in their account, if not, it transmits options for participation: for example, registration for game, providing a payment account, etc. .

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player can tap one or more tags on one or more points depending on the rules of the game. The stake can include, but not exclusively, playing alone or with / against the players. others, etc. In some embodiments, for example, the lottery host may allow the player to post their participation in the lottery game on the player's account or page and / or the lottery game and / or other social media (eg. Facebook, twitter, Google t, etc.). In some embodiments, the lottery host may allow the player to train / register multiple players through the lottery player and / or game account or page and / or other social media.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host may receive the selection of player (s).

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can transmit representations for the labels - player cues, such as, but not limited to, numbers, shapes, colors, puzzle pieces, etc. information, etc. In some embodiments, the indicia may be those shown on the arctic presentation labels,;: ٥; ٢; تر rt by lottery host: way

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In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can transmit payment options, such as, but not limited to, an electronic wallet, a direct charge from another credit card, or another credit card. card or personal bank account, a charge on the carrier (eg AT&amp;T, Vodafone,), tapping on the lottery host's terminal, etc. The game may also be offered without a participation fee for a specific player, group of players, a period of time in the form of promotional action to actuate participation or reward loyal players.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player purchases an entry to play the game.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host receives the purchase from the player.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can initiate a player buying session.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can accept the player's purchase.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can conduct or organize the draw for a game, which can be implemented in at least one of the following ways:

a) a regular game draw by the random number generator (RNG) or the draw machine or any other result draw process,

b) a specific player, a general draw among a plurality of participations / entries but not to all the participants who play, a general general draw among all

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c) immediate, at the exact time of participation or not, but after a certain period of time from an entry (for example, a day, a week, a month),

d) animated or non-animated,

e) having a predetermined point or over-determined result,

f) result based on a specific geographic area, for example where the lottery host terminal is located, and / or

g) Winning results are determined by social media activity, whether the player is active or random.

In some embodiments, the winning results are determined by one or more event results (eg, a sporting event).

In some embodiments, the player (s) can play with or with or against peers.

In some embodiments, the host may pursue alliances with other businesses giving the player (s) the opportunity to tap not only on the lottery host's tags but on other tags, non-lottery tags as well (for example, in the case of a winning entry, the player (s) can tap on the product (s) they wish to receive as a prize) ).

In some embodiments, the lottery host may perform one or more additional raffles to the determined instant winners according to one or more secondary indicia transmitted in the tag selection process, as described above.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the player can determine whether they are winners by following one or more game rules, for example, but not exclusively:

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b) miss winning clues (e.g. numbers / cards / shapes),

c) find the winning NFC tag (s) and / or location (s),

d) be in close proximity to the gold point of the winning NFC tag, e.g. physical presence, and / or purchasing entry to the area, etc.

e) get friends to like those players and / or their typed point (s) (eg, get a number of friends to like a restaurant, cafe, store).

f) beat the opponent,

g) find sets of match indices, and / or

h) predict the correct outcome of one or more events, such as a sporting event.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can determine the winners and the prizes.

In some embodiments, in the next step, the lottery host can transmit the winning result (s) to the player (s).

In some embodiments of the invention, in the next step, the player receives the respective prizes if he is the winner in one or more of the following ways, as indicated by the player:

a) an electronic wallet (points to be translated into monetary price),

b) direct charge from a credit / debit card or other card, and / or specified bank account, and / or mobile device.

c) money / points to be refunded at any store (and / or specific store (s) with pre-agreement) for, not exclusively, merchandise material, bonus, a discount, etc. ;

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In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a computer-implemented method comprising at least the steps of: programming, specifically, at least one computer system of a game execution authority to perform at least operations consisting of: receive at least a first indication indicating that at least a first player desires to participate in at least a first lottery game, where at least a first indication is received based, at least in part, on at least a first NFC between a first device portable of said first player and at least a first game element being associated with the first lottery game performed by the game executing authority; communicating with the first portable device of said first player to verify the identity of said first player by the game execution authority; receiving, from the first portable device of said first player, at least a first payment enabling the at least one first lottery game to be played by said first player; performing at least a first draw by the game executing authority according to at least a first rule of said first lottery game; receive ati least a second indication identifying at least a first action performed by ati least a first player as a function of at least a second rule of said first lottery game performed by the game executing authority, where at least a first action is based, at least in part, on steps including: i) a result of said first draw by the game executing authority, and ii) at least one second NFC between the first portable device of said first player and at least one second game element associated with said first lottery game managed by the gaming authority; distributing at least a first prize for said first player according to at least a third rule of said first lottery game; receive at least a third indication indicating that at least a second player desires to participate in said first lottery game, where at least a second indication is received based, at least in part on, at least a second NFC between a second portable device of said second

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In some embodiments, said first and second raffle draws are among a plurality of players of said first lottery game. In some embodiments, said first and second draws are the same. In some embodiments, said first and second draws. In some embodiments, said first and third game elements are the same. In some embodiments, said second and fourth game elements are the same.

In some embodiments, the first lottery game is selected from the group consisting of: a game of the treasure hunt type, a hot spot type game, and a lotto type game.

In some embodiments, said first action performed by said first player and said second action performed by said second player are further based on the

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first player and second player who jointly play the first lottery game. In some embodiments, the first prize is a first part of at least a third prize and the second prize is a second part of at least a third prize.

In certain embodiments, the present invention relates to a computer-implemented method comprising at least the steps of: programming, in a specific manner, at least one computer system of a game execution authority to perform at least operations consisting of: receive at least a first indication indicating that at least a first player desires to participate in at least a first lottery game, where at least a first indication is received based, at least in part, on at least a first NFC between a first device portable of said first player and at least a first game element being associated with the first lottery game performed by the game execution authority; communicating with the first portable device of said first player to verify the identity of said first player by the game execution authority; receiving, from the first portable device of said first player, at least a first payment enabling the at least one first lottery game to be played by said first player; receive at least a third indication indicating that at least a second player desires to participate in at least a first lottery game, where at least a second indication is received based, at least in part, on at least a second NFC between a second device portable of said second player and at least a third game element being associated with the first lottery game performed by the game execution authority; communicating with the second portable device of said second player to verify the identity of said second player by the game execution authority; receiving, from the second portable device of said second player, at least a second payment for playing the at least one first lottery game by said second player; performing at least a first draw by the game executing authority in accordance with the first rule of said first lottery game; receive at least a second indication indicating at least a first action performed by at

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at least a first player according to at least a second rule of said first lottery game performed by the game executing authority, where at least a first action is based, at least in part, on the steps comprising: i) a result of at least a first draw by the game execution authority, and ii) at least a second NFC between the first portable device of said first player and at least a second game element associated with said first lottery game managed by the gaming authority; receiving at least a fourth indication identifying at least a second action performed by said second player according to the second rule of the first lottery game performed by the game executing authority, where said second action is based, at least in part , sure: i) a result of at least a second draw by the game execution authority, and ii) at least a fourth NFC between the second portable device of said second player and at least a fourth game element associated with said first lottery game managed by the gaming authority; distributing at least a first prize for said first player according to at least a third rule of said first lottery game; and handing out at least a second prize for said second player based on at least a third rule of said first lottery game.

In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a computer system ؛ which comprises at least the following components: at least one computer having a medium readable by non-transient computer hardware on which are stored software instructions executable by at least one processor of the computer which comprises at least the following code: a code to receive at least a first indication indicating that at least; a first player wishes to participate in at least a first lottery game, where at least a first indication is received based, at least in part, on at least a first NFC ب between a first portable device of said first player and at least a first element إ game being associated with the first lottery game performed by the game executing authority; a code ; to communicate with the first portable device of said first player to verify

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35908Β1 the game execution authority, where said second action is based, at least in part, on: i) a result of said second draw by the game execution authority, and ii) at least a fourth NFC between the second portable device of said second player and at least a fourth game element associated with said first lottery game managed by the game execution authority; and code for handing out at least a second prize for said second player based on at least a third rule of said first lottery game.

In some embodiments, the present invention relates to a computer system that includes at least the following components: at least one computer having a medium readable by a non-transient computer hardware on which are stored software instructions executable by at least one processor of the computer. 'computer that includes at least the following code: a code for receiving at least a first indication indicating that at least a first player desires to participate in at least a first lottery game, where at least a first indication is received based, at least in part, on at least a first NFC between a first portable device of said first player and at least a first game element being associated with the first lottery game performed by the game execution authority; a code for communicating with the first portable device of said first player to verify the identity of said first player by the game execution authority; a code for receiving, from the first portable device of said first player, at least a first payment enabling the at least one first lottery game to be played by said first player; a code for receiving at least a third indication indicating that at least a second player desires to participate in said first lottery game, where at least a second indication is received based, at least in part on, at least a second NFC between a second device portable of said second player and at least a third game element associated with said first lottery game performed by the game execution authority; a code for communicating with the second portable device of said second player to verify the identity of the second player by the game execution authority; a code to receive, from the second portable device

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from said second player, at least a second payment for playing the at least a first lottery game by said second player; a code for performing at least a first draw by the game executing authority in accordance with the first rule of said first lottery game; a code for receiving at least a second indication identifying at least a first action performed by said first player according to the second rule of the first lottery game performed by the game executing authority, where said first action is based, at less in part, on: i) a result of said first draw by the game executing authority, and ii) at least one second NFC between the first portable device of said first player and at least one second game element associated with said first managed lottery game by the gaming enforcement authority; a code for receiving at least a fourth indication identifying at least a second action performed by said second player as a function of the second rule of the first lottery game performed by the game executing authority, where said second action is based, at less in part, on: i) a result of said first draw by the game executing authority, and ii) at least a fourth NFC between the second portable device of said second player and at least a fourth game element associated with said first lottery game managed by the game execution authority; and code for handing out at least a first prize for said first player based on at least a third rule of said first lottery game; and a code for distributing at least a second prize for said second player according to at least a third rule of said first game of

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Although a number of embodiments of the present invention have been described, it is understood that these embodiments are given by way of example only, and not limiting, and that many modifications may become apparent to those skilled in the art. job.