Abstract: Various embodiments include determining a value of a statistic describing cards that have been dealt from a deck, and modifying the rules of a game based on the statistic.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a trading interface with advanced features are provided. Along with providing the benchmark issue and non-benchmark issues, the trading application may also provide the trader with the ability to obtain trading information (e.g., another quad) for each of the related U.S. Treasury swaps (“T-swaps”), off-the-runs, yield curve T-swaps, and basis. In some embodiments, the trader may be provided with a customized keyboard to navigate through the trading interface. The keyboard preferably includes keys that allow the trader to quickly and efficiently switch between multiple issues in a quad. Using the keyboard, the trader may also be provided with price improvement functionality and direct dealing functionality. In some embodiments, the trading application may simultaneously display a DD ticker along with the trading quadrant that provides the trader with the progression of the direct dealings of the selected issue.

Abstract: Various methods and apparatus related to gaming are described. Some embodiments relate to a multi-tiered game involving multiple participants. Some embodiments relate to players from a plurality of gaming operators playing games with one another. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing a wagering system. In one exemplary embodiment, state information of a live event such as a sports game may be received in real time. During the event, a plurality of possible future states of the event and their associated probabilities (and odds) may be determined based on the state information, historical information, and current in-game information. A betting market is created for betting on the possible future states at determined odds. The betting market is closed, and winning and losing bets are resolved based on updated state information.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided herewith for creating and managing wagers on possible states within a live event, such as possible outcomes of subparts of a sporting event or other possible occurrences within the event. An initial state and multiple possible future states of a performance parameter of the event is determined based on state information of the event. A betting market may be created by determining probabilities and odds for the possible future states. The betting market is closed after bets are received and before an end of an initial state of the performance parameter. A payout may be made to a winner who selected the correct outcome of the performance parameter.

Abstract: Computer graphics processing systems and methods are provided for the presentation of graphic objects or text in a wagering environment. In at least one embodiment, the systems and methods present graphic objects on a graphic user interface screen that includes at least one of a plurality of betting lines, including a reference betting line, such as a market betting line having a value that corresponds to a value of a reference variable associated with an object, a high line having a value corresponding to an amount above the reference variable value, a low line having a value corresponding to an amount below the reference variable value, etc. The market, high, and low lines may be arranged spatially on the interface screen based at least on the values of each of the lines. The interface screen includes a least one computer generated graphic object associated with each of the betting lines that is selectable for submitting at least one of an up bet request and a down bet request.

Abstract: System and methods related to wagering, such as slot machines and/or other electronic games. Some wagering may relate to market indicators, market lines, and/or stop commands.

Abstract: In various embodiments, players may compete in a gaming context.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for creating and managing bets. In an exemplary embodiment, a first betting session may be started. Betting product information may be communicated to at least one user. A plurality of bet requests for wagering on at least one betting product may be received from the at least one user. Each of the plurality of bet requests may comprise at least one betting term from the betting product information. One of the bet requests may be validated. Another of the bet requests may be validated based on a term associated with the other bet request being within a range from a corresponding term associated with the validated bet request. A betting instrument may be created for each validated bet request. Bets associated with the betting instruments may be settled.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for wagering during an event. In some embodiments, the system creates real-time markets for betting on outcomes during a live sporting event. The system determines odds for outcomes based on determined probabilities of those outcomes. A betting market is opened. A touch-sensitive display device displays a video of the game including a live image of a first location of a playing area. A bet is received from a first user based on touching the first location. After the betting market is closed, the bet outcome is resolved, and a payout is automatically paid to a winning bettor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a wager in a financial market environment are provided. A first interface may be displayed to a first user at a first time. The first interface may comprise a plurality of moving lines and corresponding values associated with a financial market. The first interface may also display betting icons for selecting to bet that, at the designated future time, the value of the financial market will be either above or below the displayed value of each line. After receiving a wager from the first user, the values corresponding to the lines may be updated based on current market information. A second interface may display to a second user betting lines, corresponding updated values associated with the financial market, and corresponding betting icons. The second interface may also display icons for betting that, at the designated future time, the value of the financial market will be either above or below the updated value of each line.

Abstract: Some embodiments may include one or more methods and/or apparatus related to play of a first game, qualifying a player to play a second game based at least in part on play of a first game, play of a second game, skill-based games, and/or luck-based games. Further embodiments may be described.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for managing a wagering system. In one exemplary embodiment, state information of a live event such as a sports game may be received in real time. During the event, a plurality of possible future states of the event and their associated probabilities (and odds) may be determined based on the state information, historical information, and current in-game information. A betting market is created for betting on the possible future states at determined odds. The betting market is closed, and winning and losing bets are resolved based on updated state information.

Abstract: Some embodiments related to account based wagering across multiple gaming operators. Various apparatus and methods are described.

Abstract: Computer graphics processing systems and methods are provided for the presentation of graphic objects or text in a wagering environment. In at least one embodiment, the systems and methods present graphic objects on a graphic user interface screen that includes at least one of a plurality of betting lines, including a reference betting line, such as a market betting line having a value that corresponds to a value of a reference variable associated with an object, a high line having a value corresponding to an amount above the reference variable value, a low line having a value corresponding to an amount below the reference variable value, etc. The market, high, and low lines may be arranged spatially on the interface screen based at least on the values of each of the lines. The interface screen includes a least one computer generated graphic object associated with each of the betting lines that is selectable for submitting at least one of an up bet request and a down bet request.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing a wager in a financial market environment are provided. A first interface may be displayed to a first user at a first time. The first interface may comprise a plurality of moving lines and corresponding values associated with a financial market. The first interface may also display betting icons for selecting to bet that, at the designated future time, the value of the financial market will be either above or below the displayed value of each line. After receiving a wager from the first user, the values corresponding to the lines may be updated based on current market information. A second interface may display to a second user betting lines, corresponding updated values associated with the financial market, and corresponding betting icons. The second interface may also display icons for betting that, at the designated future time, the value of the financial market will be either above or below the updated value of each line.

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 embodiments may include offering wagering opportunities, receiving wager requests, balancing risk, determining wager requests to accepted based on risk, forming wagers based on wager request, and/or performing other actions by one or more apparatus. Further methods and apparatus are described.

Abstract: Computer graphics processing systems and methods are provided for the presentation of graphic objects or text in a wagering environment. In at least one embodiment, the systems and methods present graphic objects on a graphic user interface screen that includes at least one of a plurality of betting lines, including a reference betting line, such as a market betting line having a value that corresponds to a value of a reference variable associated with an object, a high line having a value corresponding to an amount above the reference variable value, a low line having a value corresponding to an amount below the reference variable value, etc. The market, high, and low lines may be arranged spatially on the interface screen based at least on the values of each of the lines. The interface screen includes a least one computer generated graphic object associated with each of the betting lines that is selectable for submitting at least one of an up bet request and a down bet request.

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.