Interactive wagering systems and processes
First Claim
1. A method for interactive wagering on races with a user terminal that is remote from any racetrack, comprising:
- using the user terminal to display a plurality of screens having wagering-related content, wherein one of the plurality of screens includes information on races that have not been run;
allowing a user to place a wager with the user terminal on a given one of the races that has not been run; and
using one of the plurality of screens to provide the user with an opportunity to order merchandise.
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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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29 Claims
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1. A method for interactive wagering on races with a user terminal that is remote from any racetrack, comprising:
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using the user terminal to display a plurality of screens having wagering-related content, wherein one of the plurality of screens includes information on races that have not been run;
allowing a user to place a wager with the user terminal on a given one of the races that has not been run; and
using one of the plurality of screens to provide the user with an opportunity to order merchandise. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
maintaining an account at a wagering facility; and
using the user terminal to provide the user with an opportunity to order merchandise against the account located at the wagering facility.
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11. The method defined in claim 10 wherein the account at the wagering facility is a wagering account that is adjusted based on wagers placed and the results of the wagers placed.
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12. The method defined in claim 1 wherein the information on races includes race classification information, race purse information, and race distance information.
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13. The method defined in claim 1 wherein the information on races includes race surface information.
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14. The method defined in claim 1 wherein the information on races includes real-time odds.
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15. The method defined in claim 1 wherein the information on races includes minutes to post.
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16. The method defined in claim 1 further comprising receiving the information on races with the user terminal from a video and data distribution facility.
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17. The method defined in claim 1 further comprising storing the information on races at the user terminal.
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18. The method defined in claim 17 wherein the information on races is stored in memory located at the user terminal.
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19. An off-track wagering system for interactively wagering on races that is remote from any racetrack, comprising:
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a user terminal for displaying a plurality of screens having wagering-related content, wherein one of the plurality of screens includes information on races that have not been run, wherein the user terminal allows a user to place a wager on a given one of the races that has not been run, and wherein one of the plurality of screens provides the user with an opportunity to order merchandise; and
a video and data distribution facility for providing the information on races to the user terminal. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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