Systems and methods for second chance games

Abstract

Systems and methods for second chance games are disclosed. According to one particular embodiment, a computer-implemented method may comprise: receiving information of a first chance game established on a first medium, wherein a play of the first chance game provides an access mechanism for a second chance game; establishing the second chance game on a second medium based at least in part on the information of the first chance game; predetermining, by at least one processor, an outcome of the second chance game by a associating predetermined results with a plurality of game sessions; receiving from a player a request to access the second chance game submitted based on the access mechanism; assigning to the player one of the plurality of game sessions having a predetermined result; and facilitating the player's play of the second chance game to reveal to the player the predetermined result of the assigned game session.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This patent application is a Continuation-In-Part Application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 460,201, filed Apr. 30, 2012, entitled “Systems and Methods for Map-Based Game.” This patent application is also a Continuation-In-Part Application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 189,248, filed Jul. 22, 2011, entitled “Systems and Methods for Prize Discovery Games.” This patent application is also a Continuation-In-Part Application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 180,163, filed on Jul. 25, 2008, entitled “Systems and Methods for Lottery-Style Games.” All of these prior applications are incorporated by reference in their entireties.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]Embodiments of the present invention relate generally to games of chance. More specifically, the present invention relates to systems and methods for lottery-style games.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Lottery is a popular game of chance in which a number of players contribut...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides systems and methods for implementing lottery-style games on modern computers and communication systems. This invention allows for more efficient and entertaining games to be played on these systems. Additionally, the invention includes specialized computer devices and gaming kiosks that can be used to play the games.

Problems solved by technology

However, the entire mechanism of generating, drawing, and matching tickets could impose significant overhead costs on the operation of lottery games.

Second, participation in traditional lottery games depends heavily on player impulse or enthusiasm, which causes ticket revenue to fluctuate.

A loss in one game might cause an ordinary player to stop playing for a while.

This is in part because winning even a small prize reinforces in the player's mind the possibility of winning the jackpot and in part because a game most players never won any prize at all would be perceived as unfair or boring.

Therefore, when the total jackpot snowballs into an unusually large amount, the public often become increasingly interested in the game.

For all these reasons, ticket revenues from traditional lottery games tend to swing with time and seldom generate a steady cash flow.

Third, players in a traditional lottery game have no direct or perceivable incentive for bringing more players into the game.

However, other than in very small games, that potential benefit may not be tangible enough to encourage referrals of additional players.

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