NOW Inc.
INSTANT GAMES BASED ON DISTRIBUTED LEDGER

Abstract:

A method for creating an instant game is provided. The method receives from a game operator a request to create an instant game. The method records in a distributed ledger smart contract code of a smart contract. Under control of the smart contract code, the method: receives a prize table indicating prize amounts and prize frequency information for each prize amount; validates the prize table to ensure that all of the prize amounts are positive and unique; and when the prize table is valid, stores the prize table as a state of the smart contract, wherein the instant game is ready to be played.