Patent ID: 9196126
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: A63F,G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
1. A method of conducting a fantasy event wherein one or more players select one or more components for competing in the fantasy event, wherein a player is presented with at least one of a buy-out offer and a partial buy-out offer prior to completion of the fantasy event, the method comprising the steps of: providing one or more wagering input devices in communication with a system controller through which one or more players may participate in a fantasy event, the one or more wagering input devices comprising one or more of a display for displaying the at least one of the buy-out offer and the partial buy-out offer, a user input device for receiving player input for participation in the fantasy event, a bill acceptor for receiving a wager to participate in the fantasy event, a payment acceptor for receiving wagers other than bills to participate in the fantasy event, and a dispenser for dispensing an award responsive to the fantasy event, said system controller being adapted for: initiating the fantasy event for one or more players; receiving a request to participate via the one or more wagering input devices in response to a player desiring to participate in the fantasy event; identifying one or more players eligible to win from among players participating in the fantasy event; initiating at least one of a buy-out offer and partial buy-out offer to any number of the one or more players that are participating in the fantasy event, said buy-out offer or partial buy-out offer being initiated at any time before the fantasy event has been completed; identifying any acceptances of said at least one of a buy-out offer and partial buy-out offer that have been initiated; completing the fantasy event; and determining which of the players have won.