Abstract: A method for providing a game comprises the steps of (i) communicating a first predicted outcome that is determined by a first user to a network via a first input device, the first predicted outcome relating to a future occurrence during a sporting event; and (ii) communicating an actual outcome of the occurrence from the network to the first input device substantially concurrently with the actual occurrence. Additionally, the method can further comprise evaluating the accuracy of the first predicted outcome with the network by comparing the first predicted outcome with the actual outcome; and communicating information regarding the accuracy of the first predicted outcome from the network to the first input device. Additionally, the method can further comprise the step of awarding benefits to the first user based on the accuracy of the first predicted outcome.

Abstract: A method of providing a game and one or more benefits to one or more attendees of a sporting venue is provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises, (a) receiving a first piece of information from the input device of one or more attendees located at a sporting venue, (b) sending information to the input device of the one or more attendees located at the sporting venue, (c) receiving a second piece information from the input device of the one or more attendees located at the sporting venue, (d) providing one or more benefits to attendees located at the sporting venue and (e) providing one or more prizes to one or more attendees located at the sporting event.

Abstract: An electronic lock and money control system is provided that is capable of single unit stand-alone operation, as well as expandability to a network of multiple units having one of the units operate as a centralized network controller. The network includes at least one safe provided with a control system arranged to communicate with a data input device, electronic display, connector interface and electronic lock mechanism located on the safe. The control system includes a processor programmed to control operation of the electronic lock mechanism, as well as operate as a central system controller when connected to at least one other remote safe via the connector interface to monitor and accumulate financial and operational information for each remote unit. Thus, the safe can be used in stand-alone operation, or as a central control and reporting unit for a network of interconnected safes.

Abstract: A first embodiment of a money tube includes a centrally divided tube body having a first end, a second end, and a central portion. The tube body is composed of a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion includes the first end and defines a first central connector. The second body portion includes a second end and defines a second central connector. The first and second central connectors engage each other at the tube body central portion when connected to each other to hold the first body portion and the second body portion together.

Abstract: A first embodiment of a money tube includes a centrally divided tube body having a first end, a second end, and a central portion. The tube body is composed of a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion includes the first end and defines a first central connector. The second body portion includes a second end and defines a second central connector. The first and second central connectors engage each other at the tube body central portion when connected to each other to hold the first body portion and the second body portion together.

Abstract: An electronic lock and money control system is provided that is capable of single unit stand-alone operation, as well as expandability to a network of multiple units having one of the units operate as a centralized network controller. The network includes at least one safe provided with a control system arranged to communicate with a data input device, electronic display, connector interface and electronic lock mechanism located on the safe. The control system includes a processor programmed to control operation of the electronic lock mechanism, as well as operate as a central system controller when connected to at least one other remote safe via the connector interface to monitor and accumulate financial and operational information for each remote unit. Thus, the safe can be used in stand-alone operation, or as a central control and reporting unit for a network of interconnected safes.