Method for implementing additional bets in a lottery-type game

Description

METHOD FOR OPERATIONALIZING ADDITIONAL BETS TO A LOTTERY-TYPE GAME Subject:

[0001] This Invention Patent refers to a method for operating bets that will be added to an existing lottery-type game, called the base game, which provides for additional, alternative or complementary ways of competing. The method is operated by a computer system, preferably by an online platform, which interconnects several agents, including: players, betting houses and official institutions that control the games, including the base game. By checking predefined parameters, the method results in the definition of one or more winners from additional bets to the base game, which includes several ways of competing through numerical bets. State of the Art:

[0002] Icteric games have long been known in the art, with several rules and parameters, where, in general, the bet is made on a set of numbers within an initially defined range, with a certain number of numbers being drawn. The total or partial correct guesses are awarded prizes, depending on the general rules of each game. In particular, there is the sports lottery, which generally considers a football championship whose result depends on the results of the games that took place in said championship.

[0003] Regarding patent references, a large number of documents are known, all methods operated by a computer system, most of which are responsible for compiling bets, identifying among the bets made which ones include the drawn numbers and dividing the prize. Among these documents we can mention CN114595057A published on 06 / 07 / 2022, which discloses a method and system for managing the inventory of virtual prizes. lottery drawing platform. Similarly, document CN116308509A published on 2023-06-23 describes an instant lottery drawing method comprising the following steps: determining the number N of lottery drawing windows; evenly distributing the prizes of the current prize pool to the unfinished drawing windows in real time; and determining the winning probability of the next lottery drawing window according to the fluctuation of the number of lottery drawing events of the previous k continuous drawing windows.

[0004] Other documents aim to establish an expected number of winners as well as to suggest and / or recommend promising bets to players using statistical methods such as KR20200127280A published on 11 / 11 / 2020 and KR102072552B1 published on 02 / 03 / 2020, respectively.

[0005] Document BR102022005629-3 filed on 03 / 24 / 2022 by this same holder, refers to a method for conducting a lottery-type game, which provides for two ways to compete as a result of a single bet, that is, with a single selection of 15 numbers between 01 and 25. The first form includes the fact that, among the 15 numbers chosen, the bettor can hit 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15 numbers. The second form includes the fact that the bettor wins a second prize if among these 10 remaining numbers there is 1, 2, 3 or 4 of the 15 numbers drawn, or none (zero) of the numbers drawn.

[0006] Therefore, based on the research carried out, no documents were found that describe methods that include two forms of bets made considering a base game, that is, taking advantage of a draw carried out in a base game to then operationalize said additional bets, a fact that differentiates the present method from those known in the state of the art. Inventive Concept:

[0007] This Method for Operationalizing Additional Bets for a Lottery-Type Game considers a previously existing base game in which a set of N numbers are drawn or a sports lottery type game, in which a draw does not occur, since only the results of the games that occurred in a given sports championship, generally football, are considered.

[0008] Thus, the present method for operationalizing additional bets from a base game was developed to enable the player to participate in the game in the following additional situations: - 1 ê. Situation: lateral neighborhood - a set of N numbers is chosen by the player to participate in the base game, a common lottery, for example. In order for the bettor to receive a prize in this additional bet, all the numbers chosen must be lateral neighbors of the numbers drawn in the base game, considering their numerical sequence. For example: if the number 8 was drawn in the base game, in this additional bet the bet on the numbers 7 or 9 would be considered a hit. - 2-. Situation: vertical neighborhood - a set of N numbers is chosen by the player to participate in the base game, a common lottery, for example. In order for the bettor to receive a prize in this additional bet, all the numbers chosen must be vertical neighbors of the numbers drawn in the base game, considering the position of the numbers in the base game's betting portfolio. For example: if the number 8 was drawn in the base game, in this additional bet the bet on the numbers immediately above or immediately below the number 8 in the base game's betting portfolio would be considered a hit. - 3 gtotal neighborhood situation - a set of N numbers is chosen by the player, and N can be the same number of numbers considered in the base game, a common lottery, for example. In order for the bettor to receive a prize in this additional bet, all the numbers chosen must be total neighbors of the numbers drawn in the base game, considering the position of the numbers in the base game's betting portfolio. For example: if the number 8 was drawn in the base game, in this additional bet the bet on the numbers 7 and 9 and also on the numbers immediately above or immediately below the number 8 in the base game's betting portfolio would be considered a hit.

[0009] Alternatively, the situations described above may consider, in addition to the immediate neighborhood, two or more subsequent neighborhoods. For example, in the case of lateral neighborhood, if the number 8 was drawn in the base game, the numbers 5, 6 and 7 and 9, 10 and 11 would be considered correct if the bet contains any of these numbers. In the case of vertical and total neighborhood, in this same example, two or more positions in addition to the immediate neighboring position would be considered. Alternatively, the situations described above may consider only subsequent numbers or positions as immediate neighborhoods. For example, if the number 8 was drawn in the base game, only the number 10 could be considered correct, being the second subsequent neighbor.

[0010] Alternatively, as a means of a possible limitation that aims to reduce the probability of hits, the lateral neighborhood, foreseen in the first situation, is limited as left neighborhood or right neighborhood. In this case, only the numbers positioned to the left or right of the drawn number will be considered hits, which may be the numbers immediately to the left or right of the drawn number or numbers subsequent to these.

[0011] Also alternatively, as a means of a possible limitation that aims to reduce the probability of hits, the vertical neighborhood, foreseen in the second situation, is limited as upper neighborhood or lower neighborhood. In this case, only the numbers positioned above or below the drawn number will be considered hits, which may be the numbers immediately above or below the drawn number or numbers subsequent to these.

[0012] When the limitations described above exist, in relation to lateral and vertical neighborhood, in the case of numbers that are positioned at the lateral, upper and lower ends of the card, the number in the opposite position to the restriction is considered a hit. For example: considering that the number 20 is drawn and is at the right end of the card, where there is no neighbor to its right. If there is a restriction on right lateral neighborhood (where only the numbers positioned to the right of the drawn numbers are considered hits), the bet on the number 19, positioned on the laterally opposite side to the number 21, will be considered a hit.

[0013] In this way, the method aims to verify additional bets in relation to the base game, where it verifies how many bet numbers were considered correct under the parameters above and selects the level of the tiered prize according to the result of the verification.

[0014] Additional bets may be charged separately or not, as a single or multiple bet types, depending on the lottery managing agent. The lottery managing agent may also determine whether the additional bets on lateral, vertical and total neighborhoods are mutually exclusive or complementary, that is, whether the bettor must choose between the additional bets or can bet on all formats in a single game. Statistical studies can help define the format in which the game is offered to the public, since by accumulating bets the bettor has a greater chance of winning.

[0015] Alternatively, for these bets to be valid, a number X may be arbitrated as on / off, that is, it is required that the number X be among the numbers drawn in the base game for additional bets to be enabled. For example, the game controlling agent determines that the present bets will only be valid when the number 12 is drawn in the base game, functioning as an on / off. When this number is not among the numbers drawn, the additional bets will not be valid, even if they have been made and paid. This number may be modified by the game controlling agent periodically, as well as may be used optionally. This chosen number will be called the “on / off number”.

[0016] The arbitration of a number X next to a column A, which can be the right, middle or left column, as an on / off switch can also occur in situations where the base game is the sports lottery, working in the same way.

[0017] In cases where the lateral neighborhood provided for in the second situation is applied to the sports lottery, the game controlling agent must determine whether the right lateral neighborhood or the left lateral neighborhood will be considered a hit for all bets in the middle column.

[0018] In all cases of additional bets, only one neighborhood will count for each number drawn. For example, if the number 8 is drawn in the main game, and the additional bet includes the number 7 and 9, only one of them will be considered a hit according to the neighborhood rule.

[0019] In this way, the method performs the function of organizing the bets, separating the bets relating to the first and second bets, verifying which drawn numbers are in each bet, according to the rules of each situation, and determining the prizes for each. player, if any, as well as automatic communication to the various agents involved automatically. Field of Application:

[0020] The application of this Method to Operationalize Additional Bets in a Lottery-Type Game is carried out as a data processing method for the operation of a lottery-type game. Advantages:

[0021] The Method for Operating Additional Bets on a Lottery Type Game has the following advantages: • Allows for the processing of data from additional bets to the base game made by the bettor, contained in a single card, automatically; • Enables or disables additional bets in relation to the base game, automatically, if there is an on / off number; • It connects the different agents in order to make the results of both bets available simultaneously; • Allows the bettor to increase his chances of winning, as additional bets on the base game are possible; • Provides means of automatic control over bets and winners. Illustrations:

[0022] In order to facilitate research and provide understanding of this patent, as recommended in the report, according to a basic and preferred form of implementation prepared by the applicant, reference is made to the attached illustrations, which form part of and support this descriptive report, where: FIG. 01 - presents a basic schematic flowchart of the method. Description:

[0023] The Method for Operating Additional Bets in a Lottery-Type Game comprises at least one betting agent, one betting receiving agent, one game controlling agent and one base game controlling agent, with more agents being involved depending on the case. The base game may be common lotteries or sports lotteries. Bets using numbers or football teams are possible but not restrictive examples, and symbols, colors or any combination of these possibilities may also be used. In cases where it is not possible to apply the neighborhood rules due to the position of the numbers or other symbols drawn in the table used in the game, the prize may be accumulated.

[0024] The method is operationalized by a computer system, preferably by an online platform, which interconnects different agents, and includes at least the steps defined below.

[0025] In step (1), the bettor plays the base game, in person at a lottery house or through an online platform, where Y numbers must be chosen from a set of N numbers on the base game card, paying the stipulated amount. The game controller must determine which rule or set of rules are valid for the game in relation to the neighborhood, according to the possibilities detailed below, defining which neighborhoods will be valid and also the order in which the neighborhoods will be checked if there is a restriction.

[0026] After choosing the base game, the bettor can choose to participate in additional bets or only some of them, depending on the controller's specific rules for this issue. Thus, in step (2), the method checks whether all additional bets will be valid for the game, or only some of them, and a single amount may be charged for the game as a whole, that is, the additional bets make part of the main game automatically, or a different amount may be charged for each additional bet.

[0027] In step (2) the method also checks whether there are limitations regarding the lateral neighborhood and the vertical neighborhood, in which only one lateral neighborhood, right or left, or only one vertical neighborhood, above or below, are valid for the current game. For example, if it is defined that only the upper vertical neighborhood is valid, the rule can specify that, to close the game, the lower vertical neighborhood can be used as a second option. Likewise, the rule can define that the other neighborhoods can be used to close the game, in a previously established order.

[0028] In step (3) the method processes the game data, selects the Y numbers chosen by the bettor and, by the lateral neighborhood rule, selects the Z numbers that will be part of the first additional bet. For example, if the number 8 is chosen by the bettor, the method selects the numbers 7 and 9 and / or, alternatively, 5, 6 and 7 and 10, 11 and 12 for comparison with numbers drawn in the base game.

[0029] Similarly, in step (3) the method processes the game data, selects the N numbers chosen by the bettor and, using the vertical neighborhood rule, selects the numbers W that will be part of the additional bet. For example, if the number 8 is chosen by the bettor, the method selects the numbers arranged above and below the number 8 considering the arrangement of the numbers on the base game card.

[0030] Alternatively, two or more subsequent neighborhoods may be considered in addition to the immediate neighborhood. For example, in this same example, two or more positions beyond the immediate neighboring position would be considered, in the vertical direction. Alternatively, it may be defined that the lateral or vertical neighborhood is not immediate, but in subsequent positions, as for example in the case of the number 8 being drawn in the main game, it can be defined that the numbers 6 and 10 are considered neighbors. In this case, if the managing agent chooses the second neighborhood, the game will be governed by the second neighborhood only, whether vertical or lateral. The selected numbers are compared with the numbers drawn in the base game.

[0031] Alternatively, the lateral neighborhood can be limited as left neighborhood or right neighborhood. In this case, only the numbers positioned to the left or right of the drawn number will be considered correct, and may be the numbers immediately to the left or right of the drawn number or subsequent numbers. Also alternatively, the vertical neighborhood can be limited as upper neighborhood or lower neighborhood. In this case, only the numbers positioned above or below the drawn number will be considered correct, and may be the numbers immediately above or below the drawn number or subsequent numbers.

[0032] In the same step (3), the method processes the game data, selects the Y numbers chosen by the bettor and, using the total neighborhood rule, selects the Z numbers that will be part of the additional bet. For example, if the number 8 is chosen by the bettor, the method selects the numbers arranged before, after, above and below the number 8 considering the arrangement of the numbers on the base game card. Alternatively, in addition to the immediate neighborhood, two or more subsequent neighborhoods can be considered. For example, in this same example, two or more positions would be considered in addition to the immediate neighboring position, in all directions. The selected numbers are compared with the numbers drawn in the base game.

[0033] In the case where the additional bet only considers vertical neighborhood or lateral neighborhood, it may have limitations, such as neighborhood left or right side, or neighborhood above or below, in step (3) the numbers that will be considered as hits according to these limitations are selected. In the case of numbers that are positioned on the lateral, upper and lower ends of the card, the number in the opposite position to the restriction is considered a hit. For example: considering that the number 20 is drawn and is on the right end of the card, where there is no neighbor to its right. If there is a restriction of right lateral neighborhood (where only the numbers positioned to the right of the drawn numbers are considered hits), the bet on the number 19 will be considered a hit.

[0034] In step (4), the data on the numbers drawn in the base game are processed, and the draw generally takes place in physical format, accompanied by inspection agents, and is subsequently entered into the operating system that applies the method. However, the draw in physical format can be replaced by equivalent valid digital means.

[0035] In step (5), the method optionally provides for checking whether the “on / off number” was drawn. If the “on / off number” was not drawn, the method only checks the hits in relation to the base game. If the “on / off number” was drawn, the additional bets will be considered for the continuation of the method. This step is optional and may or may not be activated depending on the controller, that is, in games in which there is no determination of an “on / off number”, the method moves from step (4) to step (6), automatically.

[0036] In step (6) the method involves checking the additional bets for all games, comparing the numbers selected in step (3) with the numbers drawn in the base game. In step (7) the correct numbers are selected and consequently the possible winners are identified, considering, in a first embodiment of the method: - lateral neighborhood rule - For the bettor to receive a prize, all the numbers chosen must be lateral neighbors of the numbers drawn in the base game, considering the selection made in step (3), taking into account the possible limitations regarding the left or right neighborhood; - vertical neighborhood rule - For the bettor to receive a prize, all the numbers chosen must be vertical neighbors of the numbers drawn in the base game, considering the selection made in step (3), taking into account the possible limitations regarding the upper or lower neighborhood; - total neighborhood rule - For the bettor to receive a prize, all the numbers chosen must be total neighbors of the numbers drawn in the base game, considering the selection made in step (3);

[0037] In step (7) the method may consider only immediate lateral, vertical or total neighborhood, or considering two or more subsequent numbers or positions, depending on the choice of the controlling agent and / or the version of the game offered to the public.

[0038] After the winners have been selected in step (7), the prizes for the additional bets are scaled and divided in step (8), which is communicated to the lottery management agents in step (9). The order of payment of the prizes is carried out by the system in step (10), and is also monitored by the agents involved.

[0039] In all cases of additional bets, only one neighborhood will be valid for each drawn number, which will be processed in step (6). In the rare cases of accumulation of drawn numbers in which it is not possible to establish a single neighborhood or all neighborhoods, or in which neighborhoods accumulate too much, the managing agent may determine that the prize is accumulated or, eventually, may award prizes to the cases with the most hits.

[0040] In cases where the numbers drawn are sequential, horizontal or vertical, or there is a dispute for the same neighbor, additional neighborhood rules will be applied, such as preference for the smallest or largest number among those drawn. For example, if the numbers 1, 3 and 4 are drawn, the number 2 will be considered as a lateral neighbor only of the number 1, if the preference is for the smallest number drawn. In the case of vertical neighborhood, for example, in which the numbers 04, 24 and 34 are drawn, arranged vertically in the betting table, the number 14 will be considered as a neighbor of the number 04 if the preference is for the smallest number drawn.

[0041] In cases where the base game is a sports lottery, where there is no sequential arrangement of numbers, but 3 columns: the left column (winning team 1), the middle column (tie) and the right column (winning team 2), additional bets are considered in a slightly different way. In this case, the bettor will not choose numbers, but will choose, in each line, a column between the left column (winning team 1), the middle column (tie) and the right column (winning team 2). Since the results of sports games are considered, and it is not a draw, it does not make sense to place the additional bet by vertical neighborhood and total. Therefore, when the base game is a sports lottery, only the additional bet by lateral neighborhood is valid: - lateral neighborhood rule - For the bettor to receive an additional prize, all the chosen results must be lateral neighbors of the results of the sports games considered in the base game, considering the selection made in step (3);

[0042] In the case of the sports lottery, the game's controlling agent must determine whether the right-side neighborhood or the left-side neighborhood will be considered a hit, and this determination may valid for all bets or only for bets in the middle column.

[0043] The controlling agent may choose to reward only those that comply with the rules set out in step (7) for additional bets, i.e., that 100% of the numbers chosen are among the numbers selected as hits by the rules of lateral, vertical or total neighborhood, or, alternatively, determine that the hits are distributed between the bet on the base game and the additional bets.

[0044] For example, consider a situation in which 10 numbers are drawn in the base game and additional bets have been taken into account, and the bettor can choose up to 15 numbers. The controlling agent can determine that 5 numbers can be matched in the base game and the other 5 numbers can be matched in additional bets, configuring multiple hits. In this case, in the side bets, of the 5 hits, 2 numbers can be considered hits by the lateral neighborhood rule, 1 number can be considered a hit by the vertical neighborhood rule, and 2 numbers can be considered hits by the total neighborhood rule. In this case, this rule will be verified in steps (6) and (7) of the method.

[0045] In cases where three or more numbers are drawn in sequence, for all numbers between the first and last, the lateral or vertical neighborhood is automatically inverted. For example, if the numbers 13, 14, 15 and 16 are drawn. For the numbers 14 and 15, the lateral neighborhood automatically becomes the vertical neighborhood, where the numbers positioned above and below the numbers 14 and 15 will be considered, as arranged on the betting card. In the case of the vertical neighborhood, for example, if the numbers 04, 24, 34 and 44 are drawn. For the numbers 24 and 34, the vertical neighborhood automatically becomes the lateral neighborhood.

[0046] The same variation can occur when the base game is the sports lottery, in which some hits can be considered from direct bets in the base game, while the remaining hits will consider the rules of the lateral neighborhood, considering the position of the columns in the betting card.

[0047] If the bettor matches all the numbers or symbols chosen by the rules of the lateral, vertical or total neighborhood, he will not have matched any numbers or symbols in the base game, that is, he will be scoring a “zero”. If the bettor matches a single number in the base game and all the other numbers or symbols chosen by the rules of the lateral, vertical or total neighborhood, he will be scoring a “one”. For matching two or more numbers in the main game, and others in the neighborhoods, follow the same procedure described above.

[0048] The same procedures for additional bets can be applied in games that consider second bets by means of numbers or symbols. For example, in situations where the base game provides for the choice of numbers in a first bet, from 50 numbers, and also the choice of numbers or symbols in a second bet, from 6 numbers, the operation of additional bets by the neighborhood rules described here is also possible. Conclusion:

[0049] In this way, the Method for Operating Additional Bets on a Lottery-Type Game is supported by unprecedented functional characteristics, therefore deserving the legal protection requested.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. METHOD FOR OPERATIONALIZING ADDITIONAL BETS FOR A LOTTERY-TYPE GAME is characterized by the fact that it individually processes additional bets from a single game, which considers the numbers not chosen by the bettor.

2. METHOD FOR OPERATIONALIZING ADDITIONAL BETS TO A LOTTERY-TYPE GAME according to claim 1 is characterized by the fact that it comprises the following essential sequential steps: - in step (1) the bettor makes the base bet; - in step (2) it is determined whether there are additional bets; - in step (3) the numbers Z that will be part of the additional bets are selected among the numbers chosen by the bettor considering the rule of lateral neighborhood, vertical neighborhood and total neighborhood; - in step (4) the data on the numbers drawn in the base game are processed; - in step (6) the additional bets for all games are checked, comparing the numbers selected in step (3) - in step (7) the hits are selected considering the lateral neighborhood rule and / or the total neighborhood rule.

3. METHOD FOR OPERATIONALIZING ADDITIONAL BETS IN A LOTTERY-TYPE GAME according to claim 2 is characterized by the fact that step (5) is optional and provides for the enabling of additional bets if the “on / off number” has been drawn.

4. METHOD FOR OPERATIONALIZING ADDITIONAL BETS TO A LOTTERY-TYPE GAME according to claim 2 is characterized by the fact that the lateral neighborhood rule considers that all or some of the chosen numbers must be lateral neighbors of the numbers drawn in the base game, considering their numerical sequence.

5. METHOD FOR OPERATIONALIZING ADDITIONAL BETS TO A LOTTERY-TYPE GAME according to claim 2 is characterized by the fact that the vertical neighborhood rule considers that all or some of the chosen numbers must be total neighbors of the numbers drawn in the base game, considering the position of the numbers in the base game's betting card, below and above the drawn number.

6. METHOD FOR OPERATIONALIZING ADDITIONAL BETS TO A LOTTERY-TYPE GAME according to claim 2 is characterized by the fact that the total neighborhood rule considers that all or some of the chosen numbers must be total neighbors of the numbers drawn in the base game, considering the position of the numbers in the base game's betting card, in all directions.

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