Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for adding linked content to text messages. Messages are analyzed to determine the context and meaning of a conversation between users, and linked content relevant to the conversation is selected and associated with certain words or phrases in the messages. This process for enhancing text messages beneficially provides users with additional information related to the meaning of their conversation, and also provides advertisers with a valuable new way of delivering highly relevant advertisements to a precise group of users.

Abstract: A system and a method are disclosed for adding linked content to text messages. Messages are analyzed to determine the context and meaning of a conversation between users, and linked content relevant to the conversation is selected and associated with certain words or phrases in the messages. This process for enhancing text messages beneficially provides users with additional information related to the meaning of their conversation, and also provides advertisers with a valuable new way of delivering highly relevant advertisements to a precise group of users.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems, media and methods for determining a winner of a prize in a multiplayer game. A first player grab command is received from a first player device. A second player grab command is received from a second player device. A winner of the prize is determined based on the first player grab command and the second player grab command.

Abstract: Systems and methods for third-party sponsorship of a network event are provided. An item is associated with a reverse auction. One or more marketing messages associated with a third party sponsor associated with the reverse auction are communicated to a user. An entry associated with the reverse auction is received from the user. The entry for the reverse auction is accepted.

Abstract: A system for using points in a network event includes a communications interface and a processor. The communication interface receives a communication message indicating an entry from a user for a network event. The processor processes the communication message to determine whether to accept the entry for the network event. The processor then accumulates at least one point for the entry into a point total for the user in response to accepting the entry.