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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 08, 2000
Filed:
Aug. 12, 1999
Mark A Brenner, Tulsa, OK (US);
Everett L Devore, Broken Arrow, OK (US);
Ronald E Dewell, Tulsa, OK (US);
Andrew T Lucas, Broken Arrow, OK (US);
Richard E McNutt, Glenpool, OK (US);
Mitch L Neilsen, Stillwater, OK (US);
Brent E Perry, Tulsa, OK (US);
W Scott Reneau, Tulsa, OK (US);
Kannan Srikanth, Tulsa, OK (US);
Jon C Zaring, Tulsa, OK (US);
ODS Technologies, L.P., Broomfield, CO (US);
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.