摘要 |
<p>Apparatus for use in a points redemption system in relation to a customer loyalty programme. The apparatus (130, 150, 250) comprising at least one data input means (150) for receiving input, initiated by a user, of an indication that at least one point is to be redeemed against entry to a game, sending means (142) for sending a request to a server means, the request including an indication that a game is to be entered and an identifier of a terminal comprising the sending means, and means for receiving information indicative of an outcome of the game and communicating (146) the outcome to the user. Apparatus for managing item promotion reservation, comprising a server means (300) for connection to a communications network, configured for handling requests for item promotion reservations initiated at terminals (350) at a plurality of entities, wherein the server means is configured for controlling promotion of items at at least one store of a different entity based on item promotion reservations. The store may be an online store or a physical store.</p> |