Interactive wagering systems and processes
DCFirst Claim
1. A method for using an off-track wagering system to interactively wager on races, comprising:
- providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run using a user terminal; and
displaying a video of the given race using the user terminal.
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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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123 Claims
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1. A method for using an off-track wagering system to interactively wager on races, comprising:
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providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run using a user terminal; and displaying a video of the given race using the user terminal. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for off-track wagering with a user terminal that is remote from any racetrack, comprising:
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allowing a user to place a wager on a given race to be run using the user terminal; and displaying a real-time video of the given race on which the wager was placed using the user terminal. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46)
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47. A method for using an off-track wagering system to interactively wager on races, comprising:
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providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run using a user terminal; and playing audio of the given race using the user terminal. - View Dependent Claims (48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64)
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65. A method for using an off-track wagering system to interactively wager on races, comprising:
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providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run using a user terminal; and displaying a preview video related to the given race using the user terminal, wherein the preview video is displayed before the given race is run. - View Dependent Claims (66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89)
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90. An off-track wagering system for interactively wagering on races that is remote from any racetrack, comprising:
a user terminal for providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run, wherein the user terminal displays a video of the given race. - View Dependent Claims (91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105)
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106. An off-track wagering system for interactively wagering on races that is remote from any racetrack, comprising:
a user terminal for providing a user with an opportunity to place a wager on a given race that has not been run, wherein the user terminal plays audio of the given race. - View Dependent Claims (107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114)
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115. A user terminal for use in a user'"'"'s home that allows the user to place a wager on a race that has not been run, comprising:
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a receiver that receives racing videos and racing data; and a processor that presents an interactive wagering interface which includes the racing data on a monitor, wherein the user can place wagers using the interactive wagering interface and view the racing videos on the monitor. - View Dependent Claims (116, 117, 118, 119, 120)
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121. A user terminal for use in a user'"'"'s home that allows the user to place a wager on a race that has not been run, comprising:
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a receiver that receives audio of races and racing data; and a processor that presents an interactive wagering interface which includes the racing data on a monitor, wherein the user can place wagers using the interactive wagering interface and play audio of the races. - View Dependent Claims (122, 123)
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