Patent ID: 6080062
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: A63F,G06Q,G07F

Abstract:
A lotto gaming apparatus for the play of a lotto game, comprising:a lotto machine with display and input/output capability, wherein said lotto machine contains a central processing unit (CPU), a random number generator and a memory device;means for allowing a player to select a series of numbers to be played on said lotto machine;first controller means disposed in said lotto machine for said lotto machine to generate first win numbers for each play initiated by said player;second controller means located within a gaming facility and connected to said lotto machine for generating second win numbers for each play initiated by said player;local means disposed in said lotto machine for comparing said first and second win numbers generated by said first controller of said lotto machine and said second controller with numbers selected by said player on said lotto machine;means for a player to receive payouts from said lotto machine based upon said comparison of numbers; andmeans for displaying a status of progressive payouts for said first and second win numbers of the lotto game.