Abstract: A kiosk for gaming by patrons. An identification scanner may scan an identification document into digital form. A biological sensor such as a camera may obtain biological data describing a human patron. Input-output device(s) mounted in the kiosk may present information and accept registration/login information and gaming commands from a human patron. A currency acceptor and dispenser may accept money. The kiosk may ask a patron to insert an identification document into the identification scanner, and scan the document. The kiosk may obtain biological data describing the patron. The kiosk may verify the identity of the patron and acceptability of the patron for gaming based at least in part on the digital form of the patron's identification and the biological data. The kiosk may accept currency for deposit into a wagering account.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, systems and methods are provided for creating and managing a group account, e.g., via a social network platform. A first user may request to create an account. The first user may designate a plurality of accountholders for the account and a subset of accountholders authorized to transact trades and other transactions for the account. The first user may also specify rules governing how accountholders may be added or removed from the account. The account may be activated. An authorized trader may conduct trades and other transactions on behalf of the account, such as repo transactions and the trading of Dollar Depository Receipts. Accountholders may be added or removed in accordance with the rules.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a trading system and method for identifying interest and qualifying users to participate in an auction. The system may receive indicia indicating a first user's desire to trade a product or type. The system may determine that there is no matching counter-interest in the product or type. The system may qualify a subset of users to participate in an auction for the trading product based on each user's portfolio, order history, trade history, or specified interest. The system may determine an auction price for the trading product. Each user may view the trading product, the price, the auction start time, and fields for entering a bid or offer volume. The system may start the auction at the designated price for the subset of users. The system may match and execute all or portions of a bid and offer received before the end of the auction.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed that performs network address translation and/or port translation between networks.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for conducting a loan, including a construction loan, and fully funding the loan at closing.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a secondary player may make a bet that pays based on aggregate data from multiple games of primary players.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided herewith for exchanging and/or rating works of art. A value for each of a plurality of portfolios of art owned by a plurality of participants is determined. Each portfolio of art comprises one or more works of art. The value of a particular work of art may be determined by a processor based on rating information and/or a value of another work of art. Ownership interests of the plurality of portfolios of art are pooled in a legal ownership entity having an initial total number of shares. For each participant, an initial participant value and quantity of shares is determined, e.g., based on the determined value of the respective participant's portfolio. An indicia of the respective quantity of shares is transmitted to each respective participant. In various embodiments, participants may buy and sell usage and ownership interests in the portfolios of art.

Abstract: Product and processes that comprise receiving a query for a settlement contract that is available for sale. The query is based on at least one field. The settlement contract comprises a sale of a policyholder's death benefit in a life insurance policy in exchange for money. A first settlement contract that comprises information matching the at least one queried field is retrieved. A plurality of potential purchasers received communication that the first settlement contract is available for purchase. During a pre-determined period of time, a plurality of bids for the first settlement contract is received. Each of the plurality of bids comprises a bid price. It is determined that a first bidder has submitted a best bid price for the settlement contract. The first bidder and the policyholder are notified of an agreement to sell the first settlement contract at the best bid price.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for displaying to a user, names associated with a plurality of real persons, wherein each person can be acquired by the user at a respective monetary value, displaying to the user a value of an account, receiving from the user a request to acquire a person, responsive to the request, reducing the value of the account by a monetary value of the acquired person, and displaying to the user the name of the acquired person.

Abstract: Systems and methods include displaying to a user names associated with a plurality of real persons, wherein each person has related thereto a plurality of instruments that can be traded for a price, receiving from the user an order to buy or sell at least one instrument related to a first of the plurality of persons, wherein the order to buy or sell includes a number of instruments to buy or sell; and displaying to the user one or more names of one or more persons for which the user has purchased instruments.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a fantasy sports game. In some embodiments, an expected performance value may be determined. In some embodiments, a set of players may be determined, one or more accomplishments may be determined, a parameter may be determined based on the participants and the accomplishments, and a game may be formed. Various other embodiments are described.

Abstract: Various embodiments that may generally relate to mobile gaming, location determination, mobile devices, authentication, and so on are described. Various methods are described. Various apparatus are described. Further embodiments are described.

Abstract: Various systems and methods that may relate to referral and/or delivery services are described. Some embodiments may include receiving from a user on a remote device an order for delivery of a plurality of items. Each item comprises an unique identifier. Embodiments also may include determining a location of the user; identifying at least two providers located within a radius of the user, in which each provider is capable of delivering the requested items; computing for each provider a total cost of delivery of the requested items; receive a request for a first provider to deliver the requested item; and facilitate delivery of the items.

Abstract: Some embodiments may relate to wagering one or more events. Such events may include sporting events. For example, one or more races may be wagered upon. In some embodiments, one or more wager may include an in running or in game wager. In some embodiments, one or more wagers may include a wager on a group of participants. Various apparatus and methods are described.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a player may play a simulation of a mobile gaming device over the Internet using a personal computer.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a player may participate in a game of a top performing player.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings of the present embodiment, a system and method for wireless gaming with location-dependent gaming functions are provided. In a particular embodiment, the apparatus includes a gaming server; a wireless network at least partially covering a property, the wireless network comprising a plurality of signal detection devices; and a gaming communication device operable to transmit and receive gaming information to and from the gaming server via the wireless network. A location of the gaming communication device on the property is used to alter a game play function, such as a bet option, wager, graphic overlay, permission, or to provide location-dependent advertising or embedded advertising. Based upon the location of the gaming communication device on the property, a predetermined functionality of the gaming communication device may be enabled and/or controlled.