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ZNGA: THE NBA GIVES ASSIST TO SPORTS BETTING, SOME TECH PLAYERS (FB...




…SOME TECH PLAYERS (FB, ZNGA)



...THE NFL AND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL have been mostly quiet on the issue, ANALYSTS EXPECT THE SPORTS LEAGUES TO FOLLOW THE NBA'S LEAD OF LOOKING FOR A SLICE OF THE ACTION...








THE NBA GIVES AN ASSIST TO SPORTS BETTING PUSH
JAN. 24, 2018 12:37 PM ET|
BY: CLARK SCHULTZ, SA NEWS EDITOR


THE NBA IS PLACING ITSELF FRONT AND CENTER IN THE DEBATE ON SPORTS BETTING.

In testimony in front of the New York State Senate committee, AN ATTORNEY FOR THE LEAGUE SAYS THE NBA WANTS MORE WIDESPREAD ACCESS TO GAMBLING FOR ITS FANS UNDER A LEGALIZED FRAMEWORK THAT INCLUDES SMARTPHONES AND BETTING KIOSKS OUTSIDE OF CASINOS AND RACETRACKS.
THE NBA ALSO WANTS TO RAKE OFF 1% OF EVERY BET MADE ON GAMES INVOLVING ITS TEAMS.
Though THE NFL AND MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL have been mostly quiet on the issue, ANALYSTS EXPECT THE SPORTS LEAGUES TO FOLLOW THE NBA'S LEAD OF LOOKING FOR A SLICE OF THE ACTION instead of fighting legalized sports betting.

THE U.S. SUPREME COURT IS EXPECTED to decide this spring on a New Jersey case that could overturn a federal ban on large-scale sports betting. THE NUMBER OF COMPANIES THAT COULD BE IMPACTED BY THE SCOTUS DECISION IS WIDESPREAD (OTCPK:EIHDF, OTC:BTFRF, OTC:PYGMF, OTCPK:PDYPY, OTCPK:WIMHF, OTCPK:WIMHY, RRR, CZR, MGM, BYD, OTCPK:LDBKF, OTCPK:LDCOY, OTCPK:RANKF, DDAY, GDEN, NYNY, CHDN, FLL, PENN, SGMS, CNTY, OTCQB:TPCA, LVS, ERI, WYNN) and might even include SOME TECH PLAYERS (FB, ZNGA) depending upon the ruling and how federal law is impacted.
Related ETF: BJK.

Source:

https://seekingalpha.com/news/3324936-nba-gives-assist-sports-betting-push






PATENTS ASSIGNED TO ZYNGA INC.

MONEY CARD IN POKER GAME

PATENT NUMBER: 9870676

Abstract: METHODS, AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR GAMES WITH AN ADDITIONAL CHANCE FOR A FEE. One method includes operations for providing an interface for playing a game, and executing game operations to determine the outcome of the game, where the outcome includes a combination obtained by the player. Additionally, the method includes operations for determining if the combination is eligible for allowing the player to improve, and for ending the betting game when the combination is ineligible for improvement. The option to improve is provided when the combination is eligible to improve the combination. IN ONE EXAMPLE, THE GAME IS A VIDEO POKER GAME, AND A MONEY CARD IS OFFERED TO THE PLAYER IF THE PLAYER COULD IMPROVE THE HAND TO A STRAIGHT OR BETTER. IF THE PLAYER SELECTS THE MONEY CARD, A FEE IS CHARGED that does not increase the bet of the player for the hand being played.
Type: Grant
Filed: June 16, 2014
DATE OF PATENT: JANUARY 16, 2018
ASSIGNEE: ZYNGA INC.
Inventors: Thomas Arthur Shoenhair, Bradley James Harrison

Description
BACKGROUND
1. Field of the Invention
The present embodiments relate to methods for providing an online game, and more particularly, methods, systems, and computer programs for providing an online game with different betting options.
2. DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
ONLINE BETTING GAMES HAVE BECOME VERY POPULAR, including casino-style games, such as video slots, online poker, video poker, blackjack, etc. In order to make games more interesting, game providers try to offer alternatives within the game to increase their variability, challenges, and bonus games…









•MULTI-HAND BET WITH ESCALATING PAYOUTS

Patent number: 9875615

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer programs are presented for providing games with multi-hand bets with escalating payouts. One method includes an operation for providing an interface for a betting game, the interface including an option to select single or multiple turn bets. Additionally, the method includes an operation for detecting a player selection of the multiple-turn bet, which has a plurality of single turns, each single turn being associated with a respective payout multiplier. The method executes game operations for each single turn until the player loses or until the player plays the last turn, and calculates the total winnings, which are equal to the sum of winnings from each single turn. The winnings from each single turn are equal to the respective payout multiplier times the winnings determined from a payout table. In addition, the method includes an operation for providing the total winnings, if any, to the player.
Type: Grant
Filed: June 16, 2014
DATE OF PATENT: JANUARY 23, 2018
ASSIGNEE: ZYNGA INC.
Inventors: Thomas Arthur Shoenhair, Bradley James Harrison


Source:

https://patents.justia.com/assignee/zynga-inc