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An online social wager-based gaming system is disclosed, featuring dynamic cross-provider game filtering and persistent cross-provider voice-interactive group play. The system allows for automated multi-seat group game reservations and incorporates a distributed ledger for bet verification. Features include a Group Connect module for dynamic group formation and live audio across various game providers, enabling real-time play. A Professional Companion Connect module facilitates live webcam or microphone gambling sessions with professional companions, under contractual agreements. The User Games module enhances personalization by integrating user-uploaded images into the gaming environment. A cryptocurrency / blockchain-based bet tracking system ensures transparency and security in managing bet transactions through a controlled digital wallet system. This integrated platform aims to provide a cohesive, interactive, and personalized online casino experience, addressing limitations of traditional solitary online gaming by fostering social connections and enhancing user trust and engagement.

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media for presenting one or more bets to a user based on a natural language query received from the user. In some embodiments, a natural language query from a user may be received. The natural language query may be translated into computer-readable data by a language processing engine. The language processing engine may use a large language model to translate the natural language query into computer-readable data. The computer-readable data may be in the form of an embedding. A bet engine may match the computer-readable data to a bet when the bet and the computer-readable data exceed a predetermined threshold with regard to similarity. The bet engine may generate a new bet corresponding to the computer-readable data. The system may then present the bet to the user.

A locker system comprising: a server having a processor, a memory, and instructions executable by the process; a database to store data relating to the locker system, one or more users of the locker system, and information relating to one or more transfer items; at least one locker unit having at least one locker, a keypad, a door, a door locking mechanism, a camera within an interior of the least one locker and a scale within the at least one locker, and one or more controllers to run the keypad, the door, the door locking mechanism, interior camera, and interior scale and to transmit data to and from the server, an onboard computer, or both; wherein instructions executed by the server, the onboard computer, or both cause a method to be performed, the method comprising: in response to receiving a request from a first user to rent a locker to exchange the transfer item with a second user, assigning the at least one locker to the first user and transmitting a first access code to the first user; in response to detecting input of the first access code, unlocking the door to the at least one locker; in response to detecting a presence of the detected item, obtaining data from the interior camera, scale, or both and comparing the obtained data with data from the database to determine if the detected item is the same as the transfer item; and if the transfer item is determined to be the same item, deactivating the first access code.

A lottery ticket vending machine including a housing, a ticket drawer column in the housing, the ticket drawer column including a plurality of ticket drawers, each of the ticket drawers configured to hold one or more packs of lottery tickets, and a ticket burster in the housing, the ticket burster defining a ticket inlet and a ticket outlet, the ticket burster movable to a plurality of different ticket receipt positions, each different ticket receipt position associated with and in alignment with a different one of the ticket drawers, the ticket burster including, in various embodiments, one or more or all of a ticket pack sensor, a ticket exit sensor, a barcode sensor, and a ticket drawer sensor.

An electronic gaming system including a memory and a processor is described. The processor is configured to cause display of an adjustable game play matrix including a plurality of reels. A first column of the adjustable game play matrix includes a first predefined number of reels. The processor is also configured to randomly determine a first number of symbols to display on the first column for a first instance of an electronic game, randomly determine a first plurality of symbols corresponding to the first number of symbols, and select a first size, of a plurality of sizes, for each symbol of the first plurality of symbols to generate a sized first plurality of symbols. The processor is also configured to adjust display of the reels on the first column and cause display of the sized first plurality of symbols at a first number of the first predefined number of reels.

An golf tournament simulation method may include generating predicted hole scores for each hole of each round of a golf tournament. Historical shot data corresponding to a historical occurrence of one or more hole events may be utilized as weight to generate predicted outcomes of hole events for each hole. A score probability distribution may be assigned to the predicted outcomes to generate predicted hole scores. Simulations may be analyzed for predicted outcome probabilities such as win probability, cutline, or Top-10 finish probability. The simulations may be updated during actual play by replacing predicted scores with actual scores. Predicted outcome probabilities may be updated based on the updated simulations updated to include the actual scores.

A system for receiving and temporarily maintaining a delivery item and dynamically initiating a dispatched logistics operation for a storage receptacle. The storage receptacle has an entrance opening for receiving the delivery item, a temporary storage area for temporarily maintaining the delivery item once deposited with the storage receptacle, and a retrieval door providing selective access to the temporary storage area. The system includes a backend server that maintains a management profile related to the storage receptacle, a bridge node mounted to the storage receptacle, and a wireless accessory sensor node having at least one sensor that monitors for a change in state of the storage receptacle. The wireless accessory sensor node broadcasts an updated advertising signal. The bridge node transmits retrieved event information to the backend server at a reporting time, and the backend server initiates the dispatched logistics operation from comparing the retrieved event information to location information.

An enhanced multi-compartment connected logistics receptacle system includes a storage receptacle, a bridge node, and wireless accessory sensor node with a plurality of sensors. A first subset of the sensors is disposed relative to a first monitored receptacle compartment and a second subset of the sensors is disposed relative to a second monitored receptacle compartment. The plurality of sensors monitor for a change in state of the storage receptacle. The wireless accessory sensor node detects the storage receptacle's state change based upon sensor data and broadcasts a signal with a flag set indicating there is event information available for upload. The bridge node detects the flag set, retrieves the event information available for upload from the wireless accessory sensor node, and transmits the retrieved event information to a backend server to cause the backend server to initiate a dispatched logistics operation related to the storage receptacle.

The present disclosure, among other benefits, provide a technological solution which leverages electronic templates, information systems, and / or machine learning to generate gaming tickets which automatically generate and provide natural language descriptions of gaming opportunities. Aspects disclosed herein provide a wagering ticket win curation system, integrated with an online and / or retail sportsbook platform, to assist players during bet selection and placement, additionally documenting the winning outcomes of a placed wager in a plain language, in a manner that is easy to comprehend.

A system and method(s) to perform operations that include aggregating gaming data associated with a casino network; training, via exploratory data analysis of the aggregated gaming data, a set of developed machine learning models that most accurately predict a target variable output. The operations further include predicting, using a deployed one of the developed machine learning models to analyze user-specific gaming data associated with a specific user account, a user-specific output value. The operations further include determining, via the deployed machine learning model using the user-specific output value, user-specific system-based content to present via a presentation device associated with a location of the specific user account (e.g., via a player interface device that the user account is logged into, via a personal mobile device associated with a user of the user account, etc.). The operations further include presenting (e.g., rendering, animating, etc.), via the presentation device, the user-specific system-based content.

Gaming systems and methods configured to independently generate, display, and provide different features and enhanced features in association with activators during plays of a game, and which includes reconfiguring one or more of the pots, one or more of the features associated with one or more of the pots, one or more of the activators associated with one or more of the pots, and / or one or more of the chances of activating one or more of the features for one or more plays of a game based on an enhanced wager amount for a play of the game.

A gaming machine, system, method, and program product for controlling such are provided. A group of gaming machines in a system is operated under control of at least one electronic processor to perform a method. The method includes receiving a player game activation input at a selected gaming machine and obtaining a game result in response. The method determines if the game result is to be awarded a designated jackpot prize, and if not, presents the game result on a display system of the selected gaming machine, and if so, sends a message to a group controller for the group of gaming machines. Under control of the group controller, a set of eligible gaming machines in the group of gaming machines presents an initial display sequence of a jackpot game presentation in unison. Then, the selected machine is identified and displays a final sequence of the jackpot game presentation.

Gaming systems configured to provide a first quantity of activations of symbol displays of a game and then a second quantity of activations of the symbols displays of the game. For each of the first quantity of activations of the symbol displays, the gaming system is configured to, for each occurrence of any one of first, second, and third activators: (i) determine if that activator causes an activation of the pot associated with that activator and the feature associated therewith, (ii) responsive to the activator not resulting in an activation of the pot associated with the activator, display a change to an activator occurrence indicator associated with that pot, and (iii) responsive to the activator resulting in an activation of the pot associated with the activator, display an indication of an activated feature associated with the activated pot, wherein for the first quantity of activations of the symbol displays, each of the first, second, and third features respectively associated with the first, second, and third pots can become activated features. For each of the second quantity of activations of the symbol displays, the gaming system is configured to, for each activated feature, provide that activated feature in association with the activation of the symbols displays.

Embodiments of the present disclosure use generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to adjust and / or create an electronic game of chance. For example, a slot player can ask a generative AI, in plain language, to generate a slot game of their design. Embodiments can generate the entire game on-the-fly, in real-time based on the player's request. Additionally, or alternatively, the game can be modified by player, on demand, by giving additional and / or adjusting input.

Consumer operated kiosks for recycling electronic devices are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the kiosk includes a rotatable inspection plate configured to receive an electronic device when the inspection plate is in a first position. The kiosk can include a camera having a field of view including at least a portion of the inspection plate. The kiosk can include a wired and / or wireless connectivity device configured to connect to the electronic device and one or more processors configured to: receive characteristic information about the electronic device via the wired and / or wireless connectivity device; cause the inspection plate to rotate to a second position; receive one or more images of the electronic device via the camera when the inspection plate is in the second position; and facilitate determination of an offer price for the electronic device based at least in part on the characteristic information and the one or more images.

Multi-faceted machine learning model systems and methods are disclosed that integrate historical data, user-specific criteria, and prioritized real-time event updates. The machine learning model systems and methods may be selected and weighed to optimize simulation accuracy based on event type, player status, and user-defined constraints, such as risk tolerance and preference for specific teams, sports or players. The machine learning model is applied to a first historical outcome and a second historical outcome to generate a predictive outcome responsive to a user query, the user query having a first keyword vector and a second keyword vector. The machine learning model is applied to a real-time event and the predictive outcome to generate an updated predictive outcome. A prediction error indicative of a difference between the predictive outcome and the updated predictive outcome can be determined.

An electronic gaming system including a memory and a processor is described. The processor is configured to receive a first input from a first electronic gaming device associated with initiation of a first play and receive a second input from a second electronic gaming device associated with initiation of a second play. The processor is also configured to cause a first game outcome for the first play to be determined and cause a second game outcome for the second play to be determined. The processor is also configured to cause the first output amount to be provided to the first player account and, based upon the first output amount associated with a first output amount ID being provided to the first player account, cause a replacement game outcome to be determined as a replacement for the second game outcome.

Various systems and methods are directed to an electro-mechanical dice shaker gaming system designed to enhance fairness, transparency, and security in wager-based gaming environments. The system includes an electro-mechanical random number generator (RNG) assembly that physically isolates the dice shaking mechanism from the player terminal, preventing external interference from affecting game outcomes. The dice shaker mechanism is housed in a transparent enclosure, allowing players and casino operators to visually verify each roll. Integrated sensors, including tilt and vibration detectors, monitor environmental conditions to detect and prevent tampering. A camera-based monitoring system captures images of each dice roll, facilitating automated outcome verification and compliance auditing. The system supports modular configurations for multi-player gaming, real-time streaming for remote participation, and AI-driven fraud detection. Additionally, an adjustable mirror enhances dice visibility, and automated mechanisms allow dynamic control over the number of dice in play, offering a scalable and secure gaming solution.

A graphical user interface for providing, on-demand, a game of chance with a hold-and-spin feature game mechanic in a format that features a larger number of reels and chances to receive prizes than are provided in typical hold-and-spin games. The graphical interface is configured to nevertheless provide a hold-and-spin gameplay experience similar to that found in hold-and-spin games having a smaller number of reels.

A networked computer system for enabling players of a gaming device to acquire, transfer, and redeem a series of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Computational power of the networked computer system is also leveraged to support the recordation of NFT transactions, including the acquisition of NFT transactions and the transfer of NFTs.

A system and method for providing instant games in both physical scratch-off and virtual forms wherein at least a portion of the winning value of the instant game is determined by a plurality of planar layers with the concordance of the planar layers determining value enhancements. The distribution and composition of the concordance of the plurality of planar layers is configured to ensure compliance with a predetermined prize outcome prize fund.

Gaming systems and methods configured to display, for one more of activations of the symbol displays for a play of a game, an automatic activation zone associated with the symbol displays. For the play of the game: (a) if an activator is displayed on one of the symbols displays at the automatic activation zone, the gaming system automatically activates the pot associated with that activator and thus the feature associated with that pot; and (b) if an activator is displayed on one of the symbols displays not in the automatic activation zone, the gaming system randomly determines whether to activate the pot associated with that activator and thus the feature associated with that pot. In either activation case, the activated feature can then be used for one or more subsequent activations of the symbol displays.

A system and method for facilitating an instant lottery game with either or both physical and virtual instant lottery tickets, and in certain embodiments to a system and method for facilitating virtual instant lottery ticket creation, virtual instant lottery ticket selling, virtual instant lottery ticket transferring, virtual instant lottery ticket scratching, and virtual instant lottery ticket redemption. The instant lottery ticket system and method of various embodiments provides the seamless integration with existing physical instant lottery game and ticket systems (and processes thereof), substantially the same overall player experience as provided with physical instant lottery tickets.

A graphical user interface for providing, on-demand, a game of chance with a hold-and-spin feature game mechanic in a format that features a larger number of reels and chances to receive prizes than are provided in typical hold-and-spin games. The graphical interface is configured to nevertheless provide a hold-and-spin gameplay experience similar to that found in hold-and-spin games having a smaller number of reels.

A centrally managed system for tuning a plurality of enhanced node-based logistics receptacles includes a backend server, a first enhanced node-based logistics receptacles, and a second node-based logistics receptacles. The backend server transmits a first setup message to a first bridge node, transmits a second setup message to a second bridge node, receives retrieved first event information from the first bridge node and retrieved second event information from the second bridge node, compares the retrieved first event information with a management profile and compares the retrieved second event information with the management profile, revises the management profile based upon the comparison of the retrieved first event information with the management profile and the comparison of the retrieved second event information with the management profile, and transmits an adjustment message that is based upon the revised management profile to the first bridge node.

An enhanced node-based connected logistics receptacle system includes a storage receptacle, a bridge node, and wireless accessory sensor node with at least one sensor monitoring for a change in state of the storage receptacle. The system's wireless accessory sensor node detects the storage receptacle's state change based upon sensor data, records timestamped information reflecting the detected change, and broadcasts a signal with a flag set indicating there is event information available for upload. The system's bridge node is operative to detect the flag set, retrieve the event information available for upload from the wireless accessory sensor node, and transmit a message related to the retrieved event information to a backend server to cause the backend server to initiate the dispatched logistics operation related to the storage receptacle.

A consumer-operated kiosk can include an inspection area configured to receive a first device from a user. The kiosk can include an imaging device configured to image the first device when the first device is positioned within the inspection area. In some embodiments, the kiosk includes a vending apparatus configured to store a plurality of second electronic devices for purchase. The kiosk can include one or more release mechanisms configured to directly release any one of the second electronic devices from the vending apparatus. The kiosk includes one or more processors operably connected to the inspection area, the imaging device, the vending apparatus, and the one or more release mechanisms. The one or more processors can be configured to cause the imaging device to capture one or more images of the first electronic device, facilitate purchase of the first electronic device based at least in part on the one or more captured images of the first electronic device, receive a request to vend a selected phone from among the phones in the vending apparatus, and / or cause the one or more release mechanisms to release the selected phone directly from the vending apparatus into a vending bay of the kiosk.

An enhanced connected logistics receptacle system that selectively retrieves and reports event information to a backend server to initiate a dispatched logistics operation related to a delivery item. The system includes a storage receptacle for receiving the delivery item, a bridge node mounted to the storage receptacle, and a wireless accessory sensor node coupled to a plurality of sensors. The wireless accessory sensor node is operative to detect a change in state of the storage receptacle based upon sensor data, record timestamped information reflecting the detected change in state, and broadcast an updated advertising signal having a data available flag set within the updated advertising signal. The bridge node processor is operative to detect the data available flag, selectively retrieve event information from the wireless accessory sensor node, and transmit the retrieved event information to the backend server to cause the backend server to initiate the dispatched logistics operation.

A central lottery system and method, incorporating a non-transitory computer-readable medium which facilitates providing a public lottery game. A lottery retailer communicates a player's lottery selections via an internet connection to a central lottery system. The central lottery system incorporates a database and database management subsystem. The system and method will produce a lottery drawing at a specific date and time that incorporates three random number sources to generate a primary random number selection (white, first random number source), and two secondary random number selections (gold and silver, bonus drawings). The second number source is used for selection of the gold bonus drawing, and the third number source selects the silver bonus drawing. The system, method, and non-transitory computer-readable medium include a computer configured with a game specification file created by the lottery office. The game specification defines the characteristics of the three number drawings and their relationships to each other.