Sports wagering based on player verses player matchups
a technology of matchups and sports, applied in the field of sports wagering, can solve the problems of prior art sports wagering opportunities having drawbacks and other new bettors may be overwhelmed by the complexity
Inactive Publication Date: 2009-01-29
CANNERY CASINO RESORTS
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"The patent describes a method for a sports wagering contest that involves setting up player match-ups and allowing contestants to make selections. The selections are ranked and the highest ranked contestants are eligible for a prize. The prize may be an end of contest prize or a secondary prize that is awarded to the highest ranked contestant. The method may also involve a qualifying round to determine which contestants are eligible for the secondary contest. The technical effects of this patent include providing a more intricate and interesting way to conduct sports wagering contests, allowing for more opportunities for prize money, and increasing the overall experience of the contest."
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In addition, other new bettors may be overwhelmed by the complexity of selecting a team to wager upon, given all the variables associated with team play and the point spread.
As a result, the prior art sports wagering opportunities have drawbacks which are overcome by the sports wagering system described herein.
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[0023]In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough description of the present invention. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the invention.
[0024]To overcome the drawbacks of the prior art and to provide additional benefits, a sports wagering system is disclosed wherein a bettor may wager on the compared performance of two or more players of a sport or any aspect of their performance. The sports wagering system includes various embodiments where a contestant may win a contest or round thereof based on the compared performance of two or more players of a sport or any aspect of their performance. It is contemplated that after reading this disclosure, one of ordinary skill in the art may generate other contest methods and wagering opportu...
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A sports wagering contest having where contestants make player selections from one or more player match-ups set up by a contest operator, such as a gaming establishment, is disclosed. Player selections are deemed winning selections based on the points players within a match-up earn based on their performance in a game. A primary contest having one or more rounds and requiring an entry fee may be provided. Each round may comprise a set of player match-ups and a prize which is winnable based on the number of winning selections a contestant makes. A secondary or bonus contest may be provided for contestants who do well in the primary contest. The secondary contest may have one or more rounds and a larger prize. In one embodiment, the primary contest utilizes players from the regular season and the secondary contest uses players in the post season of a sport.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 962,222 entitled SPORTS WAGERING BASED ON PLAYER VERSES PLAYER MATCHUPS, filed Jul. 26, 2007.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to sports wagering and in particular to a method and apparatus for wagering on player performance for match-ups between two or more players.[0004]2. Related Art[0005]Sports wagering is a popular form of wagering in casinos and other sports betting books. Traditional sports wagering has revolved around which team will win an event, or the points spread differential resulting from a sporting event.[0006]While existing sports wagering opportunities are widely popular, some bettors have expressed a desire for different and unique wagering opportunities. In addition, other new bettors may be overwhelmed by the complexity of selecting a team to wager upon, given all the variables associated with tea...
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IPC IPC(8): A63F3/06
CPCG06Q50/34G07F17/3288G07F17/32
Inventor ST. CLAIR, ERICKLEIN, KEVIN
Owner CANNERY CASINO RESORTS