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US 7,204,756 · App. 10/668,458 · Granted Apr 17, 2007

Lottery system with method for paying multiple progressive jackpots

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Patent No.
US 7,204,756
App. No.
10/668,458
Granted
Apr 17, 2007
Kind
B2
Abstract

In one aspect, the invention is directed to a method for awarding at least a portion of a jackpot amount in a lottery game for a plurality of players. The method may include accepting an entry from each of the plurality of players for an occurrence of the lottery game, wherein each entry may include a first subset of numbers selected from a predetermined range of numbers, and determining an outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game, wherein the outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game may include a second subset of numbers selected from the predetermined range of numbers. The method may also include comparing the first subset of numbers for each of the entries to the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game, and determining the number of matched numbers for each entry between the first subset of numbers for the entry and the second subset of numbers. Still further, the method may include determining that none of the entries for the occurrence of the lottery game match every number in the first subset of numbers for the entry to a corresponding one of the numbers in the second subset of numbers, and awarding a share of the at least a portion of the jackpot amount to at least a portion of the entries for the occurrence of the lottery game wherein none of the numbers of the first subset of numbers of the entry match any of the numbers in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game.

Claims (30)

1. A method for awarding at least a portion of a jackpot amount in a lottery game for a plurality of players, comprising:

accepting an entry from each of the plurality of players for an occasion of the lottery game, each entry comprising a first subset of numbers selected from a predetermined range of numbers;

determining an outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game, the outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game comprising a second subset of numbers selected from the predetermined range of numbers;

comparing the first subset of numbers for each of the entries to the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game;

determining the number of matched numbers for each entry between the first subset of numbers for the entry and the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game based on the comparison of the first subset of numbers for each entry of the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game;

determining that none of the entries for the occurrence of the lottery game match every number in the first subset of numbers for the entry to a corresponding one of the numbers in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game;

awarding a share of the at least a portion of the jackpot amount to at least a portion of the entries for the occurrence of the lottery game wherein none of the numbers of the first subset of numbers of the entry match any of the numbers in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game;

determining the difference between each number of the first subset of numbers and a corresponding one of the numbers of the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game for each entry wherein none of the numbers of the first subset of numbers of the entry match any of the numbers in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game; and

awarding a share of the at least a portion of the jackpot amount to each of the entries for the occurrence of the lottery game wherein none of the numbers of the first subset of numbers of the entry match any of the numbers in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game and the difference between each number of the first subset of numbers of the entry and the corresponding one of numbers of the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game is equal.

2. A method for awarding at least a portion of a jackpot amount in a lottery game for a plurality of players, comprising:

accepting an entry from each of the plurality of players for an occasion of the lottery game, each entry comprising a first subset of numbers selected from a predetermined range of numbers;

determining an outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game, the outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game comprising a second subset of numbers selected from the predetermined range of numbers;

comparing the first subset of numbers for each of the entries to the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game;

determining the number of matched numbers for each entry between the first subset of numbers for the entry and the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game based on the comparison of the first subset of numbers for each entry of the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game;

determining that none of the entries for the occurrence of the lottery game match every number in the first subset of numbers for the entry to a corresponding one of the numbers in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game;

awarding a share of the at least a portion of the jackpot amount to at least a portion of the entries for the occurrence of the lottery game wherein none of the numbers of the first subset of numbers of the entry match any of the numbers in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game;

selecting a third subset of numbers from the predetermined range of numbers;

comparing the first subset of numbers to the third subsets of numbers for each of the entries wherein none of the numbers of the first subset of numbers of the entry match any of the numbers in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game; and

awarding a share of the at least a portion of the jackpot amount to each of the entries for the occurrence of the lottery game wherein none of the numbers of the first subset of numbers of the entry match any of the numbers in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game and none of the numbers of the first subset of numbers of the entry match any of the numbers in the third subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game.

3. A method for awarding at least a portion of a jackpot amount according to claim 2 , wherein none of the numbers in the third subset of numbers are also in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game.

4. A method for awarding at least a portion of a jackpot amount in a lottery game for a plurality of players, comprising:

accepting an entry from each of the plurality of players for an occasion of the lottery game, each entry comprising a first subset of numbers selected from a predetermined range of numbers;

determining an outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game, the outcome for the occurrence of the lottery game comprising a second subset of numbers selected from the predetermined range of numbers;

comparing the first subset of numbers for each of the entries to the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game;

determining the number of matched numbers for each entry between the first subset of numbers for the entry and the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game based on the comparison of the first subset of numbers for each entry of the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game;

determining that none of the entries for the occurrence of the lottery game match every number in the first subset of numbers for the entry to a corresponding one of the numbers in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game;

awarding a share of the at least a portion of the jackpot amount to at least a portion of the entries for the occurrence of the lottery game wherein none of the numbers of the first subset of numbers of the entry match any of the numbers in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the Lottery game;

determining that the jackpot amount is greater than a predetermined maximum jackpot payout amount; and

awarding shares of the at least a portion of the jackpot amount to entries matching fewer than all of the numbers of the first subset of numbers to numbers of the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the occurrence of the lottery game where the jackpot amount is determined to be greater than the predetermined maximum jackpot payout amount.

5. A method for awarding at least a portion of a jackpot amount according to claim 4 , comprising awarding a share of the portion of the jackpot amount greater than the predetermined maximum jackpot amount to at least a portion of the entries for the occurrence of the lottery game wherein none of the numbers of the first subset of numbers of the entry match any of the numbers in the second subset of numbers for the outcome of the lottery game.

Assignments (14)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 21, 2022
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, INC.; WMS GAMING INC.; BALLY GAMING, INC.; DON BEST SPORTS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 059756/0397 →
PARTIAL RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 5, 2022
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: SCIENTIFIC GAMES, LLC (F/K/A SCIENTIFIC GAMES, INC.) (AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SG GAMING, INC. (F/K/A/ BALLY GAMING, INC.) (AS SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO WMS GAMING INC.))
Reel/Frame 059614/0598 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Apr 5, 2022
From: SCIENTIFIC GAMES, INC.
To: SCIENTIFIC GAMES, LLC
Reel/Frame 059614/0764 →
PARTIAL RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED AT R/F 044889/0662 Recorded Apr 5, 2022
From: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
To: SCIENTIFIC GAMES, LLC
Reel/Frame 059616/0483 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 5, 2022
From: SCIENTIFIC GAMES, LLC
To: DEUTSCHE BANK AG NEW YORK BRANCH
Reel/Frame 059852/0001 →
AMENDED AND RESTATED ASSIGNMENT Recorded Apr 5, 2022
From: SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
To: SCIENTIFIC GAMES, LLC
Reel/Frame 060363/0942 →
PARTIAL RELEASE OF PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT RECORDED AT R/F 045909/0513 Recorded Apr 5, 2022
From: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
To: SCIENTIFIC GAMES, LLC
Reel/Frame 059595/0537 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 30, 2021
From: SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
To: SCIENTIFIC GAMES, INC.
Reel/Frame 057970/0948 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS (RELEASES REEL/FRAME 034530/0318) Recorded Nov 5, 2018
From: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
To: SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, INC.; BALLY GAMING, INC.; WMS GAMING INC.
Reel/Frame 047924/0701 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 11, 2018
From: SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, INC.; BALLY GAMING, INC.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 045909/0513 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 15, 2017
From: SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, INC.; BALLY GAMING, INC.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 044889/0662 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 4, 2014
From: BALLY GAMING, INC; SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, INC; WMS GAMING INC.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 034530/0318 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 18, 2013
From: SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, INC.; WMS GAMING INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 031847/0110 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 21, 2013
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: SCIENTIFIC GAMES INTERNATIONAL, INC.; SCIENTIFIC GAMES CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 031694/0043 →