METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC SUPPORT AND DELIVERY OF MULTIPLE LOTTERY AND SWEEPSTAKE PROGRAMS, IN SUBSTANTIALLY OFF-LINE ENVIRONMENTS

摘要

A method for providing an instant win program during a transaction between a base device and a portable device is provided. The method comprises: establishing a connection between the portable device and the base device to initiate the transaction between the portable device and base device; determining information for the instant win program at the base device; and using the information to determine if the portable device is eligible for a prize in the instant win program during the transaction.