Interactive wagering systems and processes
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Abstract
Systems and processes for interactive off-track wagering are provided. A user reviews racing information and places bets using an off-track terminal. The user interactively selects a desired racetrack and race. Odds, pools, and payoff amounts may be viewed for a variety of complex wager types. To place a wager, the user selects a wager type, wager amount, and the desired runners. Account information can be reviewed. If desired, the user can transfer funds from a bank account to an account used for wagering. Racing videos can be viewed while the user reviews odds and places bets. Video clips of past races can be ordered. Related advertisements can be presented using text or video clips. Merchandise may be ordered interactively. Information regarding system usage may be gathered.
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33 Claims
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1. (canceled)
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2. A method for providing interactive wagering on races with a user terminal that is remote from any racetrack, comprising:
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providing a display of available tracks at which races are to be run; providing a user with an opportunity to select one of the available tracks; receiving a user selection of a track from the available tracks; in response to receiving the user selection; selecting a racing video simulcast corresponding to the selected track; and providing a display of the selected racing video simulcast; and providing the user with an opportunity to interactively place a wager on a race to be run at the selected track. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for interactive wagering on races, comprising a user terminal configured to:
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provide a display of available tracks at which races are to be run; provide a user with an opportunity to select one of the available tracks; receive a user selection of a track from the available tracks; in response to receiving the user selection; select a racing video simulcast corresponding to the selected track; and provide a display of the selected racing video simulcast; and provide the user with an opportunity to interactively place a wager on a race to be run at the selected track. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33)
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