Patent ID: 8262453
Filing Date: 2012-09-11
Classification: G07F

Abstract:
1. A method for a progressive lottery game performed at least in part via a processor comprising the steps of: establishing an initial amount for a lottery jackpot and a raffle-triggering jackpot amount for a progressive lottery game; performing at least in part via the processor a first lottery draw for the progressive lottery game; when there is not a jackpot winner based on the first lottery draw, increasing the lottery jackpot to a new amount; when the new amount exceeds the raffle-triggering jackpot amount, combining a raffle game with the progressive lottery game for a subsequent lottery draw and holding the lottery jackpot amount at the raffle-triggering amount; continuing the progressive lottery game with subsequent lottery draws until the held lottery jackpot amount is won; and conducting the raffle game after the held lottery jackpot is won.