Method of facilitating participation in lotteries
First Claim
1. A method for selectively entering lottery entries into a state lottery drawing via an internet web site, the method comprising the steps of:
- entering the home page of the web site;
querying users for their sign-in identification to establish whether they are pre-registered user members or non-members;
presenting pre-registered user members with a choice of member functions and content;
presenting non-members with a choice of different functions and content;
presenting both members and non-members with a choice of common functions and content.
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Abstract
A method and system are presented for selectively entering lottery entries into a state lottery drawing via an internet web site, the method includes the initial step of entering the home page of the web site. There is querying of users for their sign-in identification to establish whether they are pre-registered user members or non-members. Pre-registered user members are presented with a choice of member functions and content as to account information, and selection of a game to be played. Non-members are presented with a choice of different functions and content including the ability to establish an account. Both members and non-members may access functions and content including information relating to gambling addiction, and descriptions of the games that may be played.
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12 Claims
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1. A method for selectively entering lottery entries into a state lottery drawing via an internet web site, the method comprising the steps of:
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entering the home page of the web site;
querying users for their sign-in identification to establish whether they are pre-registered user members or non-members;
presenting pre-registered user members with a choice of member functions and content;
presenting non-members with a choice of different functions and content;
presenting both members and non-members with a choice of common functions and content. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method for selectively entering lottery entries into a state lottery drawing via an internet web site, the method comprising the steps of:
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accessing an internet web site server;
connecting the web server to a transaction server via a security firewall;
selectively connecting the transaction server to a state lottery system either through;
a) a modem connection;
b) direct high speed connection;
orc) an intermediary manual re-entry of member orders from members, received at the web site.
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7. A system for selectively entering lottery entries into a state lottery drawing via an internet web site, the system comprising:
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means for entering the home page of the web site;
means for querying users for their sign-in identification to establish whether they are pre-registered user members or non-members;
means for presenting pre-registered user members with a choice of member functions and content;
means for presenting non-members with a choice of different functions and content; and
means for presenting both members and non-members with a choice of common functions and content. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A system for selectively entering lottery entries into a state lottery drawing via an internet web site, the system comprising:
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means for accessing an internet web site web server; and
means connecting the web server to a transaction server via a security firewall;
means for selectively connecting the transaction server to a state lottery system either through;
a) a modem connection;
b) direct high speed connection;
orc) an intermediary manual re-entry of member orders received from members at the web site.
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