Abstract: A plurality of electronic records, stored in a database, each representing an electronic instant scratch off game ticket, the records comprising an identifier and a prize. A lottery transaction processing module is also disclosed which facilitates the purchasing, via a communications network, of at least one of the electronic instant scratch off game tickets represented by the plurality of electronic records. A lottery client module is disclosed which provides an interface through which the player can purchase at least one of the electronic instant scratch off game tickets. Still further, a lottery management module is provided which retrieves the prize information associated with the electronic record from the database and provides the information to the lottery transaction processing module. The lottery management module can also authorize the lottery transaction module to deposit winnings into a lottery account associated with a winning player.

Abstract: A system for enabling state lottery game play from mobile computing devices includes a first software module that stores player account information and validates state lottery game play purchase information. A second software module runs on a wireless player computing device and facilitates a player authenticating himself with the first software module. The second software module facilitates selection of numbers to be played in a lottery game, and the first software module and the second software module communicate player authentication information, user account information, player lottery game play purchase information, and player registration information. A third software module receives lottery game play purchase data from the first software module and transmits winning game information.

Abstract: A system for enabling state lottery game play, wherein a first software module stores player account information and validates state lottery game play purchase information; a second software module runs on a player computing device and facilitates a player authenticating himself with the first software module. The first software module and the second software module communicate only player authentication information, user account information, player lottery game play purchase information, and player registration information, such that the second software module can otherwise operate independently from the first software module. The second software module can also facilitate selection of numbers to be played in a lottery game, and facilitate printing lottery tickets. A third software module receives lottery game play purchase data from the first software module and transmits winning game information to the second software module.