Lottery Ticket Raffle Entry System for Revenue Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Instant win lottery games face challenges in maintaining player interest and revenue due to early redemption of large prizes, which can lead to game termination, and existing 'second chance' drawings do not reward winners of instant tickets.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a system where instant win lottery tickets can award free entries into a future raffle game, allowing players to win raffle tickets that can be redeemed for prizes, thereby extending the game experience and maintaining player interest without the risk of early prize redemption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If instant win lottery tickets offer large prizes to attract players, then player interest and revenue increase, but early redemption of large prizes can lead to game termination and unnecessary expenses
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the prize structure into two separate games: an instant win component and a future draw raffle component. The instant win portion provides immediate gratification with smaller prizes, while the raffle portion maintains the allure of large prizes without the risk of early redemption. This segmentation allows the game to continue operating even after instant win prizes are redeemed, eliminating unnecessary expenses associated with early game termination.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a raffle mechanism as an intermediary between the instant win ticket purchase and the large prize award. Instead of directly awarding large prizes that can be claimed early, the system uses a raffle drawing as an intermediate step that occurs at a predetermined future date. This intermediary mechanism maintains player interest in large prizes while preventing early redemption and ensuring game continuation.
2Ease of operation
If instant win tickets require immediate redemption for prizes, then players receive rewards quickly, but winners cannot be entered in second chance drawings
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the prize delivery mechanism into two distinct pathways: immediate cash prizes for instant win tickets and future raffle prizes for ticket holders. This segmentation allows players to receive immediate rewards when they wish while also providing an extended play opportunity through the raffle component, which can be entered at any time before the raffle drawing date.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent creates a dynamic prize system where the available prize options change based on the player's actions. Players can choose to claim their instant win prize immediately or wait to enter the raffle. The system dynamically adjusts the prize availability and player options based on the timing of redemption, allowing for both immediate gratification and extended play opportunities within the same game structure.
3Reliability
If the lottery pulls or discontinues the game when large prizes are redeemed, then the game can be controlled, but player interest and revenue are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the game into an instant win portion and a raffle portion that operates independently. The instant win portion can be controlled and terminated when desired, while the raffle portion continues to operate and generate revenue until its predetermined end date. This segmentation allows the lottery to maintain control over the instant win component while preserving revenue streams from the raffle component, preventing the need to discontinue the entire game.
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AI summary
Systems and methods for administering an instant win lottery game where one prize may be entry into a future draw raffle game are disclosed. The holder of an instant win ticket with a future draw raffle indicator may redeem the ticket and receive a future draw raffle entry that is eligible for a prize awarded in a raffle drawing. In one alternative, a redeemed ticket with a symbol indicating the instant ticket is eligible for an entry in a bonus raffle game may be entered into a bonus raffle game.