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Word based lottery game

  • US 7,407,437 B2
  • Filed: 09/15/2003
  • Issued: 08/05/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/15/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for playing a word based lottery game, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a word based play phrase from a user that comprises a plurality of words designated at the sole discretion of the user;

    receiving a wager from the user;

    assigning a prize value to each of the plurality of words chosen by the user that is based on the commonality of letters that form each selected word in the play phrase;

    generating a random string of letters;

    determining if the letters within the randomly generated string of letters forms any of the plurality of words; and

    determining a payout value that is a function of the total number of the play phrase words formed by the string of letters and the prize value of the words.

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