Abstract: A platform comprises a system employing an integration layer between the operating system and Direct x or Metal, visual recognition & machine learning techniques and a transactional ad server creating an encrypted json token for Quest registrations. The selected game can be on any one of different or many platforms. The result can have a leveling effect for differently skilled gamers. In a video game, the machine learning trains the system to read one or more game screens of a video game in near real time, and analyzes the screens for game results. A routine permits integration into a program of a video game, without input from a player of the video game.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for extracting and analyzing streaming gaming video data are disclosed. The methods involve receiving streaming gaming video data, extracting individual frames, analyzing individual frames to determine the location of objects and occurrence of events, using the objects and events to determine a change in game state, and updating the game state.

Abstract: An interactive user interface and system providing participants the opportunity to compete in fantasy sports games and contests. Each game or contest is offered for certain limited periods to be played by real-life teams in a sport. Participants may pay an entry fee to gain access to and participate in a fantasy game or contest. At the end of a relevant period for each fantasy game or contest, a cash prize is awarded to the winner of such game or contest.

Abstract: A method for operating an electronic game is disclosed, including receiving a request to participate in an electronic game, displaying an advertisement, generating at least a portion of advertising revenue based on the displayed advertisement, adding at least a portion of the generated advertising revenue as currency to the electronic game, allowing participation in the electronic game, determining whether a condition has been met indicating that a user has won the electronic game, and distributing at least a portion of the currency to the winning user.