摘要 |
Methods of pari-mutuel wagering are disclosed. In one method, patrons select runners, and betting options are presented. In another method, one wager is placed and other wagers are presented, wherein additional wagers may include a runner of the first wager. Another method allows patrons to wager on a runner, wherein an area representing the runner is marked. In another method, a portion of a wager is selected and a portion of the wager is suggested by the betting interface. In another method, patrons may construct wager(s) for races, or specify criteria for those wagers. In another method, runners are displayed in a table and patrons may select or deselect runner combinations by selecting cells of the table. Methods allowing an organization to set rules for display of a gaming activity, and where players make subscription and programmed bets are described. In another embodiment, patrons select a graphic area for placement of runners in a position of a wager. In another method, a patron has an opportunity to copy a runner of one position to another position of a wager. Another method provides a patron an opportunity to sort runners of a gaming activity. In a further method, a patron places a multi-position pari-mutuel wager by selecting an area of a display element. Systems for performing the methods are also disclosed. |
申请人 |
UNITED TOTE COMPANY |
发明人 |
VLAZNY, KENNETH, A.;PFENNINGHAUSEN, SCOTT, B.;SMITH, STEPHEN, M.;TRACY, JOSEPH, J.;HARRISON, VICTOR, I. |