Abstract: A system, method and device incorporate a touch-screen communications interface configured to receive input and display output, including presenting on the communications interface a plurality of ticket purchase options in a first arrangement and at least a position adjustment selection option. Upon receipt of a selection of the position adjustment selection option, the ticket purchase options are re-presented in a second arrangement that is different from the first arrangement for the benefit of a variety of user types. A central controller is in operable communication with one or more vending devices to manage display specifications and process various game and other requests received at the one or more vending devices.

Abstract: A lottery device, system and method incorporate lottery and non-lottery transaction capabilities within a single device that also provides for paperless wagering and payment of winnings. As part of the present invention, a transaction instrument facilitates typical consumer transactions as well as transactions related to lottery offerings and can use a reader terminal component to associate lottery tickets with the transaction instrument.

Abstract: A lottery device, system and method incorporates lottery and non-lottery transaction capabilities within a single, network-connected device, whereby the device communicates lottery transaction information to a central lottery server, while separately managing non-lottery transaction information. The system of the present invention provides a lottery network within which one or more devices of the invention can operate. The lottery network includes a back-end transaction processor and an interface for introducing new game types into the lottery system. In this way, a lottery distributor can not only offer a range of games that changes over time, but the distributor can choose which games to offer from an ever-changing menu of game options over a variety of device types.