Abstract: Systems and methods of conducting a player interactive lottery are described. In an implementation, winning of a player is decided for a lottery ticket the moment the player purchases the lottery ticket. A set of player objects is identified by incorporating at least one interactive game to be played by the player for the lottery ticket, wherein the set of player objects is identified based on skill of the player to play the interactive game. A set of winning objects can be disclosed to the player for the lottery ticket through the interactive game. The set of winning objects can be disclosed based on the set of player objects, the decided winning of the player for the lottery ticket, and winning criteria. The decided winning can be disclosed to the player based on the set of player objects, the set of winning objects, and the winning criteria.

Abstract: Systems and methods of generating instant tickets using an instant ticket generator are described. In an implementation, an instant ticket design is generated for the instant tickets for one or more events and/or games based on one or more of structural layout, prize distribution scheme, set of prize distribution constraints, set of security features, graphic design template, and other design level inputs for the instant tickets. The instant tickets can be generated based on the instant ticket design, a set of game themes implemented by one or more game libraries, and a set of prize tickets, wherein the set of prize tickets is generated as an intermediate component, further wherein the set of prize tickets is independent of the one or more game themes. The instant tickets can be converted into a set of player interfacing tickets through one or more media convertors.

Abstract: Systems and methods of conducting a player interactive lottery are described. In an implementation, winning of a player is decided for a lottery ticket the moment the player purchases the lottery ticket. A set of player objects is identified by incorporating at least one interactive game to be played by the player for the lottery ticket, wherein the set of player objects is identified based on skill of the player to play the interactive game. A set of winning objects can be disclosed to the player for the lottery ticket through the interactive game. The set of winning objects can be disclosed based on the set of player objects, the decided winning of the player for the lottery ticket, and winning criteria. The decided winning can be disclosed to the player based on the set of player objects, the set of winning objects, and the winning criteria.

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.

Abstract: A multimedia on demand system includes a multimedia server configured to connect to an internet-based network and to transmit audio/video programs on demand via said internet-based network. A plurality of customer premises units connected to the internet-based network via a network interface are configured to receive the audio/video programs via the internet-based network. A remote control unit in communication with each customer premises unit provides user input to the unit. An audio video system is connected to each customer premises unit for reproduction of the audio/video programs. The system can be used to provide multimedia on demand services over the internet, including but not limited to movies, TV shows, audio and video programs, product catalogs, tourist guides, and video games.