Abstract: Various embodiments provide techniques for annotating multimedia objects without editing the original source file of the multimedia object and for sharing the multimedia object and annotations on the internet. In at least some embodiments, a webpage is provided that enables a user to annotate a multimedia object without altering or editing the multimedia object itself and that enables a user to play or otherwise watch the multimedia object with annotations displayed in sync with the multimedia object.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a player to enter a lottery game using a computing device from any location having an available connection to a data communication network. The systems and methods include a lottery entry service provider operating a networked platform that is accessible from the computing device connected to the data communication network for the player to submit a lottery ticket purchase request. A lottery agent prints an actual lottery slip from a virtual lottery slip generated by the lottery entry service provider in accordance with the player selected lottery numbers. The lottery agent submits the actual lottery slip to the lottery commission using a lottery terminal of the lottery commission and receives a printed official lottery ticket. The lottery agent retains the office lottery ticket for pickup by the player.