Information processing device, information processing method, and program

Abstract

To encourage a bettor to place a bet.SOLUTION: An information processing apparatus 10 for accepting a bet for a competition in which a bet can be placed on a betting target includes: an accepting unit 111 that accepts a designation of a betting target for the competition from a first player; a selecting unit 112 that selects a second player who places a bet on the same betting target as the betting target designated by the first player from among a plurality of second players who predict outcomes of the competition; and a display control unit 113 that causes a terminal 20 of the first player to display information indicating the second player selected by the selecting part 112.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an information processing device, an information processing method, and a program. [Background technology]

[0002] There is known a system that allows bettors to use a mobile terminal to place bets in various sports where betting is required, such as bicycle racing, horse racing, or boat racing. Patent Document 1 discloses a system that allows bettors to purchase betting tickets using a mobile terminal. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2013-114487 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Some voters with little experience are unsure of their own predictions and hesitate to vote. Therefore, there is a need to encourage voters to vote.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to encourage voters to vote. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] An information processing device according to one embodiment of the present invention is an information processing device that accepts votes for a competition in which voting is possible for a voting target, and includes: a reception unit that receives a designation of a voting target for the competition from a first player; a selection unit that selects, from among a plurality of second players making predictions for the competition, a second player who has voted for the same voting target as the voting target designated by the first player; and a display control unit that displays information indicating the second player selected by the selection unit on the terminal of the first player. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The present invention has the effect of encouraging voters to cast their votes. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of a voting system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of an information processing device. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a voting target table. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a hardware configuration of a terminal. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a functional block configuration of a processor. [Figure 6] 10 is an example of a screen displayed on a terminal on which application software for voting is started. [Figure 7] 10 is an example of a bet amount input screen displayed on the terminal when a voter has designated a betting target by himself / herself. [Figure 8] 10 is an example of a bet amount input screen displayed on the terminal when a voter specifies multiple betting targets. [Figure 9] 10 is another example of a bet amount input screen that is displayed on the terminal when a voter has designated a betting target by himself / herself. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing by the information processing device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] <System configuration> Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an example of the system configuration of a voting system 1 according to this embodiment. The voting system 1 shown in Fig. 1 includes an information processing device 10 and one or more terminals 20. The information processing device 10 and the terminals 20 are connected to each other so as to be able to communicate with each other via a communication network N such as the Internet, an intranet, a wireless LAN, or a mobile communication network.

[0010] The information processing device 10 is a device that accepts votes for a race in which voting targets can be cast. Specifically, the information processing device 10 is a device that supports voters using terminals 20 to bet by betting a predetermined value on a contestant (including a player or an animal) who is predicted to win a race in a race such as a bicycle race, a horse race, or a boat race.

[0011] Voters may select the quotas and voting methods corresponding to the athletes or athletes they predict will win the competition. A bet can be placed by determining the betting targets determined by a combination of the betting method and the betting amount (i.e., betting type) and setting the determined betting target and the number of bets or amount of bets of a predetermined value for the betting target on the terminal 20. If the race to be bet on is Keirin, the betting targets may be, for example, a "twin bet with number 5 coming in first and number 3 coming in second" or a "trifecta bet with riders number 1, 2 and 5 selected." Note that a twin bet is predicting the riders who will come in first and second in the order of their finish, while a trifecta is predicting the riders who will come in first through third regardless of their order of finish.

[0012] The predetermined value may be money, or may be points that can be used for a predetermined service or game, etc. Furthermore, the points may be points that the voter can receive free of charge (free points), or points that the voter can receive in exchange for payment of money (paid points).

[0013] The information processing device 10 is configured, for example, from one or more physical servers. The information processing device 10 may be configured using a virtual server that operates on a hypervisor, or may be configured using a cloud server.

[0014] Terminal 20 is a terminal used by a voter to cast a vote, and is, for example, an information processing terminal such as a mobile phone (including a smartphone), a tablet terminal, or a personal computer. A voter can cast a vote for a voting target by operating terminal 20. When terminal 20 receives an input of a voting target from a voter, it transmits information indicating the voting target to information processing device 10 in association with voter identification information (hereinafter referred to as "voter ID") for identifying the voter using terminal 20.

[0015] The information processing device 10 performs processes such as storing the betting object on which the voter using the terminal 20 voted, storing the amount of value owned by the voter, and determining the amount of reward (i.e., the payout amount) according to the results of the competition.

[0016] Among voters who are new to voting as first players, there are some who are not confident in their predictions and are hesitant to vote. Therefore, when the information processing device 10 receives a designation of a voting target for a competition from a voter, it displays on the terminal 20 information indicating doctrinators who, among a plurality of doctrinators as a plurality of second players who make predictions for the competition, have voted for the same voting target designated by the voter. Doctrinators are, for example, voters with ample experience in voting in competitions or voters with extensive knowledge about contestants, and are registered in the information processing device 10 in advance. Doctrinators may be some of a plurality of voters, or may be people who only make predictions without voting.

[0017] By operating in this manner, the information processing device 10 can make the voter aware that the forecaster is voting for the target that the voter has specified, and can give the voter confidence in his or her prediction. In this way, the information processing device 10 can encourage the voter to cast a vote. The configurations and operations of the information processing device 10 and the terminal 20 will be described in detail below.

[0018] <Hardware configuration> 2 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing device 10. The information processing device 10 includes a processor 11, a storage unit 12, a communication IF (Interface) 13, an input device 14, and an output device 15.

[0019] The processor 11 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) or a GPU (Graphical Processing Unit). The storage unit 12 is a processing unit (CPU) that executes programs stored in the storage unit 12 to realize various functions.

[0020] The storage unit 12 has a storage medium such as a memory, a hard disk drive (HDD), or a solid state drive (SSD). The storage unit 12 stores programs executed by the processor 11. The storage unit 12 also stores the betting targets and betting amounts (i.e., bet amounts) selected by voters in association with voter IDs. The storage unit 12 also stores a betting target table including information associating each of a plurality of forecasters who have voted for the competition with the betting targets for which each of the plurality of forecasters has voted.

[0021] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a voting target table. In the voting target table shown in Fig. 3, the names of doctrators, voting methods, voting targets for which the doctrators have voted, the number of voters who selected each predicted voting target (i.e., the number of selectors), and the number of voters who will watch the video streamed by the doctrators (i.e., the number of viewers) are associated with each other. A "voting target" is, for example, a combination of a voting method and a predicted winner corresponding to a voting target for which the doctrator has already voted.

[0022] The communication IF 13 has a communication controller for performing wired communication or wireless communication with the terminal 20 via the communication network N. The communication IF 13 notifies the processor 11 of data received from the terminal 20. The communication IF 13 also transmits data input from the processor 11 to the terminal 20.

[0023] The input device 14 receives input operations from, for example, an administrator of the information processing device 10. The input device 14 is, for example, a keyboard, a touch panel, a mouse, or a microphone. The output device 15 outputs information to, for example, an administrator of the information processing device 10. The output device 15 is, for example, a display, a speaker, or the like.

[0024] 4 is a diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the terminal 20. The terminal 20 includes a processor 21, a storage unit 22, a communication IF 23, an input device 24, and an output device 25.

[0025] The processor 21 is, for example, a CPU, and executes programs stored in the storage unit 22 to realize various functions.

[0026] The storage unit 22 has storage media such as a read-only memory (ROM) and a random access memory (RAM), etc. The storage unit 22 stores the programs that the processor 21 executes.

[0027] The communication IF 23 has a communication controller for performing wired communication or wireless communication with the information processing device 10 via the communication network N. The communication IF 23 notifies the processor 21 of data received from the information processing device 10. The communication IF 23 also transmits data input from the processor 21 to the information processing device 10.

[0028] The input device 24 receives input operations from, for example, a voter. The input device 24 is, for example, a keyboard, a touch panel, a mouse, or a microphone. The output device 25 outputs information to, for example, a voter. The output device 25 is, for example, a display or a speaker.

[0029] <Function block configuration> 5 is a diagram showing an example of a functional block configuration of processor 11. Processor 11 has a reception unit 111, a selection unit 112, a display control unit 113, and a voting unit 114. Processor 11 functions as reception unit 111, selection unit 112, display control unit 113, and voting unit 114 by executing a program stored in storage unit 12.

[0030] The reception unit 111 receives designation of voting targets for a competition from voters. Figures 6 and 7 are diagrams showing examples of screens that the reception unit 111 displays on the terminal 20. Figure 6 is an example of a screen that is displayed on the terminal 20 when application software for voting is launched.

[0031] The screen shown in Figure 6 displays an area 251 for selecting a voting method, an area 252 for specifying the voting target, an operation image 253 for selecting a piggyback vote, an operation image 254 for performing a cancel operation, and an operation image 255 for performing a confirm operation.

[0032] Piggyback voting is a method of voting for the same voting target or at least some of the same voting targets as those designated by a forecaster selected by the voter. A voter can piggyback vote by selecting the "Piggyback Voting" button in operation image 253 and then selecting the "Confirm" button in operation image 255, without operating areas 251 and 252. The terminal 20 transmits to the information processing device 10 selection information indicating the selected forecaster who is the forecaster selected by the voter, instructions to vote for the same voting target as at least some of the voting targets designated by the selected forecaster (i.e., piggyback voting instructions in which the voter piggybacks on the selected forecaster), and the bet amount.

[0033] The reception unit 111 receives the selection information transmitted by the terminal 20, a piggyback betting instruction for the voter to place a piggyback bet on the selected predicted candidate, and the bet amount. When the reception unit 111 receives the piggyback betting instruction, it adds 1 to the number of selected candidates associated with the selected predicted candidate indicated by the selection information in the betting target table stored in the storage unit 12. The processor 11 may function as a reward granting unit and grant a reward to a voter who has placed a piggyback bet according to the value of the bet (monetary amount or free points). Furthermore, the processor 11 may grant a reward according to the payout amount when the piggyback bet is successful. Examples of the reward include a prize, free points, and monetary cashback. In this way, the voter is more likely to place a piggyback bet for the purpose of receiving a reward, and the information processing device 10 can promote piggyback betting.

[0034] On the other hand, if a voter wishes to designate their own voting target, the voter can designate their voting by selecting a voting method in area 251, entering the number of an athlete or entry slot in area 252, and selecting the "OK" button in operation image 255. When the voter designates their voting, terminal 20 transmits the voter ID of the voter and the voting target, including the combination of voting method and athlete selected by the voter, to information processing device 10. Receiving unit 111 receives the voter ID of the voter and the voting target from terminal 20, thereby accepting the designation of the voting target for a race from the voter.

[0035] In the example shown in Figure 6, it can be seen that the bettor has selected the two-horse combination as the betting method, and has selected numbers 2 and 5 as the competitors who will finish first, second, and third. In the example shown in Figure 6, the reception unit 111 receives the voter ID of the voter from the terminal 20, and also receives the betting method "two-horse combination" and the competitor combination "2-5" as the betting targets, thereby accepting the betting target designation for the race from the voter.

[0036] The selection unit 112 selects, from among a plurality of doctrinaires who make predictions about the competition, doctrinaires who have voted for the same voting target as the voting target designated by the voter. Specifically, when the reception unit 111 receives the designation of the voting target from the voter, the selection unit 112 refers to the voting target table and selects doctrinaires who have voted for the same voting target as the designated voting target.

[0037] When the reception unit 111 receives from a voter the specification of the betting method "2-horse combination" and the combination of racers "2-5" as the betting target for a race, the selection unit 112 refers to the betting target table and selects forecasters A to D as forecasters who voted for the same betting target as the specified betting target.

[0038] The selection unit 112 may narrow down the number of forecasters to be selected when there are multiple forecasters who have voted for the same target as the target specified by the voter. For example, when there are more forecasters who have voted for the same target as the target specified by the voter than the maximum number of forecasters that can be presented to the voter, the selection unit 112 may narrow down the number of forecasters to be selected when there are more forecasters who have voted for the same target as the target specified by the voter than the maximum number of forecasters that can be presented to the voter. A forecaster with a large number of other voters who will cast their votes based on the forecaster's vote may be given priority over a forecaster with a small number of voters (i.e., voters who have cast joint votes).

[0039] The maximum number of people to be presented is, for example, one or more, e.g., three. When the reception unit 111 receives from a bettor the specification of the betting method "2-horse combination" and the competitor combination "2-5" as the betting target for a race, in the example shown in FIG. 3, the four doctrinators A to D who voted for the same betting target as the specified betting target are doctrinators A to D. The selection unit 112 refers to the betting target table and specifies the number of selectors associated with the betting method "2-horse combination" and the competitor combination "2-5." The selection unit 112 specifies the number of selectors associated with the betting method "2-horse combination" and the competitor combination "2-5" for each of doctrinators A to D as "251," "45," "130," and "25." The selection unit 112 selects the three doctrinators A, B, and C who have the largest number of selectors.

[0040] Furthermore, the selection unit 112 may select a dopestor who has voted for the same betting target as the betting target designated by the voter, and for whom the number of other players who will cast votes based on the vote of the dopestor is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. In this way, the selection unit 112 can avoid selecting a dopestor who has hardly received any joint votes.

[0041] The display control unit 113 causes the voter's terminal 20 to display information indicating the forecaster selected by the selection unit 112. Specifically, the display control unit 113 causes the terminal 20 to display, in association with each other, information indicating the voting target designated by the reception unit 111 from the voter, information indicating the forecaster selected by the selection unit 112, and information indicating that the forecaster selected by the selection unit 112 cast the same vote as the voter.

[0042] Fig. 7 is an example of a betting amount input screen displayed on the terminal 20 when a bettor has designated a betting target himself / herself. In the example shown in Fig. 7, the betting method "2-horse combination" and the combination of athletes "2-5", which are the betting targets designated by the bettor in Fig. 6, are displayed, and a betting amount input field and odds are displayed in association with each other. In addition, in the example shown in Fig. 7, the display "Supporter" and three icons corresponding to three doctrinators A to C are displayed as information indicating that the doctrinator selected by the selection unit 112 has placed the same bet as the voter.

[0043] In the example shown in FIG. 7, "Number of Shared Rides" is displayed, and it can be seen that the symbols "S" and "A" are displayed as information indicating the number of selected candidates associated with the forecaster's voting target. In this embodiment, the symbols "S," "A," "B," and "C" are displayed in descending order of the number of selected candidates. In this way, the information processing device 10 can make the voter aware that the voting content matches that of a forecaster who is supported by many users, thereby giving the voter confidence.

[0044] 7, a screen for accepting input of the betting amount for one betting object is displayed in response to the acceptance unit 111 accepting one betting object. However, this is not limiting. For example, after the acceptance unit 111 accepts one betting object, it may accept further selection of a betting object. Then, after the acceptance unit 111 accepts multiple betting objects, it may accept input of the betting amount all at once.

[0045] When the receiving unit 111 receives the designation of multiple voting targets, the selection unit 112 selects one voting target from the multiple voting targets and selects a forecaster who voted for the same voting target as the selected voting target. For example, it is assumed that the voting targets received by the receiving unit 111 include a first voting target and a second voting target. In this case, the selection unit 112 selects a voting target from the first voting target and the second voting target to be used when selecting a forecaster based on predetermined conditions. The predetermined conditions are, for example, the odds, the amount of the voter's bet, and the likelihood of success for each voting method. For example, the selection unit 112 selects the voting target with the highest odds from the first voting target and the second voting target. Then, the selection unit 112 selects a forecaster who voted for the same voting target as the selected voting target.

[0046] FIG. 8 is an example of a bet amount input screen displayed on the terminal 20 when a voter selects multiple betting targets. In the example shown in FIG. 8, it can be seen that the betting amount input fields for each of the multiple betting targets are displayed in association with the odds. In addition, in the example shown in FIG. 8, it can be seen that the icons of the forecasters who bet on the combination of athletes with high odds, "5 → 3 → 2," are displayed. The higher the odds of the target, the less confident the voter can be in their vote. Therefore, by doing this, the voter can confirm that there are forecasters who have voted for the target with high odds that they selected, and can be confident in their vote and cast their vote with peace of mind.

[0047] Furthermore, by displaying multiple voting targets and the forecasters who voted for at least one of the multiple voting targets on one screen, the display control unit 113 allows a voter who has voted for multiple voting targets to check the forecasters who voted for the same voting target while looking at their own multiple voting targets. Therefore, since the voter does not need to switch screens for each voting target, the operability for the voter is improved, and the reduction in the operation time of the terminal 20 allows the power consumption of the terminal 20 to be reduced.

[0048] The selection unit 112 selects one voting target from multiple voting targets and selects a forecaster who voted for the same voting target as the selected voting target, but this is not limited to this. The selection unit 112 may select, from multiple forecasters, forecasters who voted for all of the multiple voting targets specified by the voter.

[0049] 7, the display control unit 113 displays a symbol as information indicating the number of selected candidates associated with the voting target of the doctrinator, but this is not limiting. The display control unit 113 may display the number of selected candidates associated with the voting target of the doctrinator instead of the symbol.

[0050] 7, the forecaster who has the most number of selected forecasters, i.e., the most number of voters who have piggybacked off, among the forecasters who voted for the same target as the target specified by the voter is displayed, but this is not limited to this. When there are multiple forecasters who voted for the same target as the target specified by the voter, the selection unit 112 may select forecasters who have a better record of hitting the target than forecasters who have a worse record of hitting the target.

[0051] In this case, the memory unit 12 stores a results table containing information associating each of the multiple doctrinators who voted for the competition with the doctrinators' success rates. When there are more doctrinators who voted for the same voting target designated by the voter than the maximum number of doctrinators to be presented, the selection unit 112 refers to the results table and prioritizes the doctrinators with the best success rates and the maximum number of doctrinators to be presented from among these doctrinators. The display control unit 113 displays information indicating the doctrinators selected by the selection unit 112 and information corresponding to the doctrinators' success rates on the voter's terminal 20.

[0052] FIG. 9 is another example of a bet amount input screen displayed on the terminal 20 when a bettor personally selects a bet target. In the example shown in FIG. 9, similar to FIG. 7, the betting method "2-horse combination" and the combination of athletes "2-5" designated by the bettor are displayed, along with a bet amount input field and associated odds. Also, in the example shown in FIG. 9, three icons representing three forecasters are displayed as "supporters," and "hit rate" is displayed, with the symbols "A" and "B" indicating the accuracy of the forecasters. In this embodiment, the symbols "S," "A," "B," and "C" are displayed in descending order of prediction accuracy. In this manner, the information processing device 10 allows the voter to recognize that the content of the bet matches that of the forecaster with the highest prediction accuracy, thereby building confidence in the voter.

[0053] As shown in FIG. 9, the display control unit 113 displays symbols as information indicating the hit rate of the dopestifier's prediction, but this is not limited to this. The display control unit 113 may display the hit rate of the dopestifier instead of symbols. The display control unit 113 may also display the bet amount for each of one or more dopestifiers on the voting target. The display control unit 113 may also display statistical information on the bet amount for each of one or more dopestifiers on the voting target. The statistical information on the bet amount is, for example, the average, maximum, minimum, etc. of the bet amount. Voters can check the bet amounts of the dopestifiers and use this as a reference when deciding their own bet amount.

[0054] When there are multiple forecasters who have voted for the same voting target as the voting target designated by the voter, the selection unit 112 may select a forecaster who has a larger number of other voters viewing information about the forecast than a forecaster who has a smaller number of other voters viewing information about the forecast.

[0055] Specifically, when there are more forecasters who have voted for the same target specified by the voter than the maximum number of forecasters, the selection unit 112 refers to the number of viewers in the target table and prioritizes the forecaster with the maximum number of forecasters who have a larger number of viewers of the video streamed by the forecaster than forecasters with a smaller number of viewers of the video streamed by the forecaster. The display control unit 113 displays information indicating the forecaster selected by the selection unit 112 and information corresponding to the forecaster's prediction accuracy on the voter's terminal 20. In this way, the information processing device 10 allows the voter to recognize that the content of the forecast matches that of a forecaster who is viewed by many voters and is popular. This allows the voter to have confidence in their vote and cast their vote more easily.

[0056] 7 to 9, the voter inputs the betting amount corresponding to the voting target designated by the voter. When the voter inputs the betting amount and touches the "OK" button, the terminal 20 transmits the voter ID, a voting instruction for the voting target designated by the voter, and the betting amount to the information processing device 10.

[0057] The reception unit 111 may display a screen for accepting ride-sharing votes by accepting the selection of a forecaster for a ride-sharing vote on the display screens shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, allowing the forecaster to place a ride-sharing vote. In this case, when the voter taps on the display screens shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 to select a forecaster and then touches the "OK" button, the terminal 20 displays a screen for accepting ride-sharing votes and accepts the voter's ride-sharing vote. The terminal may display a message on the display screens shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 that allows the voter to place a ride-sharing vote. In this way, the voter can place a ride-sharing vote for a forecaster who has placed a vote similar to his or her own prediction.

[0058] The voting unit 114 accepts the voter's instructions to vote on a competition by receiving the voter ID, instructions to vote on a betting target in the competition, and a bet amount from the voter's terminal 20. The voting unit 114 executes the voter's vote on the competition in accordance with the voting instructions.

[0059] <Processing flow of information processing device 10> 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the information processing device 10. The flowchart shown in FIG. 10 starts from the point when the voter himself / herself specifies the voting target on the screen shown in FIG.

[0060] First, the reception unit 111 receives a designation of a betting target for a competition from a voter (S11). Next, the selection unit 112 refers to the voting target table and identifies, from among the plurality of doctrinators, doctrinators who have voted for the same voting target as the voting target designated by the voter (S12).

[0061] Next, the selection unit 112 determines whether or not more doctrinators than the maximum number of doctrinators to be presented have been identified (S13). If the selection unit 112 has identified more doctrinators than the maximum number of doctrinators to be presented, the process proceeds to S14. If the selection unit 112 has identified less than the maximum number of doctrinators to be presented, the process proceeds to S15.

[0062] In S14, the selection unit 112 refers to the voting target table and selects the forecaster with the largest number of selected candidates, i.e., the largest number of voters who have submitted a joint vote. In S15, the selection unit 112 selects all forecasters identified in S12. The display control unit 113 displays on the terminal 20 of the bettor a bet amount input screen including information indicating the dopest selected by the selection unit 112 (S16).

[0063] Next, the voting unit 114 determines whether or not a voting instruction has been received from the terminal 20 (S17). If the voting unit 114 determines that a voting instruction has been received, it proceeds to S18, and if it determines that a voting instruction has not been received, it executes S17 again. Next, the voting unit 114 executes the vote based on the received voting instruction (S18).

[0064] <Effects of Voting System 1> As described above, in the information processing device 10, the reception unit 111 receives a designation of a voting target for a competition from a voter. The selection unit 112 selects, from among a plurality of doctrinaires who make predictions for the competition, a doctrinaire who has voted for the same voting target designated by the voter. The display control unit 113 causes the selection unit 112 to display information indicating the doctrinaires on the terminal 20. By operating in this manner, the information processing device 10 can encourage voters to cast their votes.

[0065] Although the present invention has been described above using embodiments, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments, and various modifications and alterations are possible within the spirit and scope of the present invention. For example, in the above-described embodiments, the information processing device 1 accepts votes for a competition in which athletes move around in a stadium, but this is not limited to this. For example, in e-sports such as competitive games, the information processing device 1 may accept votes for players playing competitive games or characters controlled by the players. In this case, if the player or character for which the voter voted wins, the vote is considered to be correct.

[0066] Furthermore, for example, all or part of the device can be configured by functionally or physically distributing or integrating in any unit. Furthermore, new embodiments resulting from any combination of multiple embodiments are also included in the embodiments of the present invention. The effects of the new embodiments resulting from the combination also have the effects of the original embodiments.

[0067] In addition to the above embodiment, the following is further noted. (Appendix 1) An information processing device that accepts votes for a competition in which voting is possible for a voting target, a reception unit that receives a designation of a voting target for the competition from a first player; a selection unit that selects, from among a plurality of second players who make predictions about the competition, a second player who has voted for the same voting target as the voting target designated by the first player; a display control unit that displays, on a terminal of the first player, information indicating the second player selected by the selection unit; An information processing device having the above. By configuring the information processing device in this way, voters can be made aware that the forecaster is voting for the target they have specified, which gives them confidence in their predictions and encourages them to vote. (Appendix 2) the voting targets designated by the reception unit include a first voting target and a second voting target; the selection unit selects a voting target from the first voting target and the second voting target based on a predetermined condition, and selects a second player who voted for the same voting target as the selected voting target. 10. The information processing device according to claim 1. By configuring the information processing device in this manner, the voter can be made aware that the forecaster is voting for the target that satisfies the predetermined conditions among the multiple targets that the voter has specified, thereby gaining confidence. (Appendix 3) the selection unit selects, from the first voting target and the second voting target, a voting target with higher odds or a voting target for which the first player has made a larger bet amount. 3. The information processing device according to claim 2. By configuring the information processing device in this way, the voter can recognize that there are forecasters who are voting for voting targets that are highly important to the voter, so the voter can cast their vote with peace of mind. (Appendix 4) the display control unit causes the terminal of the first player to display the bet amount of the second player together with information indicating the second player; 4. The information processing device according to claim 1. By configuring the information processing device in this way, voters can understand how confident the forecaster is, making it easier for them to use this as a reference when casting their vote. (Appendix 5) when there are multiple second players who have voted for the same voting target as the voting target designated by the first player, the selection unit preferentially selects a second player who has a larger number of other players who will vote based on the vote of the second player over a second player who has a smaller number of other players who will vote based on the vote of the second player; 5. The information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 4. By configuring the information processing device in this way, the voter can be made aware that the voting content matches that of a forecaster who is supported by many users, thereby giving the voter confidence. (Appendix 6)0 the selection unit selects, from among second players who have voted for the same voting target as the voting target designated by the first player, a second player for which the number of other players who will cast votes based on the vote of the second player is equal to or greater than a predetermined number; 6. An information processing device according to any one of appendices 1 to 5. By configuring the information processing device in this way, the voter can be made aware that the voting content matches that of a forecaster who is supported by many users, thereby giving the voter confidence. (Appendix 7) When there are a plurality of second players who have voted for the same voting target designated by the first player, the selection unit preferentially selects a second player who has a better prediction accuracy than a second player who has a worse prediction accuracy. 7. An information processing device according to any one of claims 1 to 6. By configuring the information processing device in this way, the voter can be made to recognize that the voting content matches that of a forecaster with a high prediction accuracy, thereby giving the voter confidence. (Appendix 8) when there are a plurality of second players who have voted for the same voting target as the voting target designated by the first player, the selection unit preferentially selects a second player who is viewed by a larger number of other players regarding information on the prediction of the second player, over a second player who is viewed by a smaller number of other players regarding information on the prediction of the second player; 8. An information processing device according to any one of appendices 1 to 7. By configuring the information processing device in this way, the voter can be made to recognize that the voting content matches that of a popular forecaster, thereby giving the voter confidence. (Appendix 9) A computer that accepts votes for a contest where voting is available for a voting object is executed. receiving a designation of a voting target for the competition from a first player; selecting, from among a plurality of second players who make predictions about the competition, second players who have voted for the same voting target as the voting target designated by the first player; displaying information indicating the selected second player on a terminal of the first player; An information processing method comprising: By implementing such an information processing method, voters can be made aware that the forecaster is voting for the target they have specified, which gives them confidence in their predictions and encourages them to vote. (Appendix 10) A computer that accepts votes for a competition in which voting is possible for a voting object, a reception unit that receives a designation of a voting target for the competition from a first player; a selection unit that selects, from among a plurality of second players who make predictions about the competition, a second player who has voted for the same voting target as the voting target designated by the first player; and a display control unit that displays, on a terminal of the first player, information indicating the second player selected by the selection unit; A program to function as a By having a processor execute such a program, voters can be made aware that the forecaster is voting for the target they have specified, which gives them confidence in their predictions and encourages them to vote. [Explanation of symbols]

[0068] 1. Voting System 10. Information processing equipment 11 processors 12 Storage section 13 Communication Interface 14 Input Devices 15 Output Devices 20 terminals 21 processors 22 Memory section 24 Input Devices 25 Output Devices 111 Reception 112 Selection section 113 Display control unit 114 Voting Department

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[Claim 1] An information processing device that accepts votes for a competition in which voting is possible for a voting target, a reception unit that receives a designation of a voting target for the competition from a first player; a selection unit that selects, from among a plurality of second players who make predictions about the competition, a second player who has voted for the same voting target as the voting target designated by the first player; a display control unit that displays, on a terminal of the first player, information indicating the second player selected by the selection unit; An information processing device having the above.

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