Patents by Inventor Nicholas Koustas
Nicholas Koustas has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11908285Abstract: Networked gaming systems and methods with location-based restrictions. A gaming system includes a game administration server, a communication interface, and a memory containing program instructions to cause at least one processor of the game administration server to estimate a current location of a player using the gaming system, dynamically create a customized list of available games for a player at the current location based on a location of a player gaming client being used by the player, present the customized list of available games to the player gaming client through the communications interface, receive, from the player gaming client through the communications interface, a selection of a game by the player from the customized list of available games, initiate the game on a gaming server, and compensate the player with player winnings.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2023Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: AG 18, LLCInventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Publication number: 20230343170Abstract: Networked gaming systems and methods with location-based restrictions. A gaming system includes a game administration server, a communication interface, and a memory containing program instructions to cause at least one processor of the game administration server to estimate a current location of a player using the gaming system, dynamically create a customized list of available games for a player at the current location based on a location of a player gaming client being used by the player, present the customized list of available games to the player gaming client through the communications interface, receive, from the player gaming client through the communications interface, a selection of a game by the player from the customized list of available games, initiate the game on a gaming server, and compensate the player with player winnings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Applicant: AG 18, LLCInventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Publication number: 20230316874Abstract: Networked gaming systems and methods with location-based restrictions. A gaming system includes a game administration server, a communication interface, and a memory containing program instructions to cause at least one processor of the game administration server to estimate a current location of a player using the gaming system, dynamically create a customized list of available games for a player at the current location based on a location of a player gaming client being used by the player, present the customized list of available games to the player gaming client through the communications interface, receive, from the player gaming client through the communications interface, a selection of a game by the player from the customized list of available games, initiate the game on a gaming server, and compensate the player with player winnings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: AG 18, LLCInventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Publication number: 20220406127Abstract: Systems, methods and software for multi-player electronic gaming are described. One embodiment includes a system for multi-player electronic gaming, the system including at least one gaming client configured to accept a selection of at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option. The system includes an administration server configured to: receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option. The system includes at least one gaming server configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: AG 18, LLCInventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Patent number: 11475732Abstract: Systems, methods and software for multi-player electronic gaming are described. One embodiment includes a system for multi-player electronic gaming, the system including at least one gaming client configured to accept a selection of at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option. The system includes an administration server configured to: receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option. The system includes at least one gaming server configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2021Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: AG 18, LLCInventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Publication number: 20220230506Abstract: Systems and methods for hosting one or more electronic games are described. A method in a system for hosting one or more electronic games includes receiving a selection by a player of an electronic game. The method includes enabling the electronic game to be played using a computing device operable by the player. The method also includes determining a game result based on game play by the player in the selected electronic game. The method further includes causing value to be awarded to the player in accordance with the game result. Various useful and technically advantageous features enabling play-to-earn electronic gaming where valuable payouts may be made in various non-monetary means.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: AG 18, LLCInventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Publication number: 20220215723Abstract: Systems and methods for operating an electronic fantasy sports betting application. A bettor interface screen is caused to be displayed on an electronic display of a network device. A payout value for the entry into the pool fantasy sports betting event is variable based on a number of bettors making entries. An entry into a pool fantasy sports betting event is received via the bettor interface screen, and a result of the pool fantasy sports betting event is determined. The entry includes a proposition that selects, at pool betting odds set by the electronic fantasy sports betting application, a fantasy sports lineup of sports player(s). A payout amount associated with a winning entry into the pool fantasy sports betting event is determined. A determined result of the pool fantasy sports betting event, and a value associated with the payout amount, are caused to be displayed via the bettor interface screen.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Applicant: AG 18, LLCInventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Xander Oxman
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Patent number: 11302141Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: AG 18, LLCInventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Patent number: 11282342Abstract: The present invention can provide a system and method for paramutual-style fantasy sports wagering and entertainment. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention can include a method for paramutual fantasy betting, the method comprising providing a bettor with a first plurality of players of a first player type, providing a bettor with a second plurality of players of a second player type, receiving a proposition from the bettor, wherein the proposition comprises a first player from the first plurality of players and a second player from the second plurality of players, receiving a wager amount from the bettor, receiving a paramutual bet for the proposition, calculating paramutual odds for the proposition, and determining a result for the bettor, wherein the result is based on the paramutual bet and the proposition.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: AG 18, LLCInventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Xander Oxman
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Publication number: 20210350677Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: AG 18, LLCInventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Publication number: 20210343110Abstract: Systems, methods and software for multi-player electronic gaming are described. One embodiment includes a system for multi-player electronic gaming, the system including at least one gaming client configured to accept a selection of at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option. The system includes an administration server configured to: receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option. The system includes at least one gaming server configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: AG 18, LLCInventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Patent number: 11074778Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system including at least one gaming client configured to: accept a selection of at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option. The system includes an administration server configured to: receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option. The system includes at least one gaming server configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2020Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: AG 18, LLCInventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Patent number: 11024131Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2019Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: AG 18, LLCInventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Publication number: 20200388108Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Applicant: AG 18, LLCInventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Publication number: 20200320824Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2020Publication date: October 8, 2020Applicant: AG 18, LLCInventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Patent number: 10720009Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: AG 18, LLCInventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Patent number: 10692325Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: June 23, 2020Assignee: AG 18, LLCInventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Patent number: 10614657Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: AG 18, LLCInventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Publication number: 20200105109Abstract: A system and method for peer-to-peer gaming is described. One embodiment includes a system for peer-to-peer gaming, the system comprising an at least one gaming client, wherein the at least one gaming client is configured to accept a selection of an at least one gaming option from a player, and allow the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; an administration server, wherein the administration server is configured to receive the selection of the at least one gaming option from the at least one gaming client, and initiate the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option; and an at least one gaming server, wherein the at least one gaming sever is configured to run the game and transmit data about the game to the administration server.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Applicant: AG 18, LLCInventors: Jordan Simons, Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Alexander Oxman
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Publication number: 20190371128Abstract: The present invention can provide a system and method for paramutual-style fantasy sports wagering and entertainment. In one exemplary embodiment, the present invention can include a method for paramutual fantasy betting, the method comprising providing a bettor with a first plurality of players of a first player type, providing a bettor with a second plurality of players of a second player type, receiving a proposition from the bettor, wherein the proposition comprises a first player from the first plurality of players and a second player from the second plurality of players, receiving a wager amount from the bettor, receiving a paramutual bet for the proposition, calculating paramutual odds for the proposition, and determining a result for the bettor, wherein the result is based on the paramutual bet and the proposition.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Applicant: AG 18, LLCInventors: Nicholas Koustas, John Mix, Xander Oxman