Gaming method based on finishing order

Abstract

A method for wagering on a plurality of outcomes where the outcomes are based on a series of events where each event includes a result having a number of items in a finishing order includes selecting picks to predict the finishing order for at least one of a series of events, comparing the picks to each item in each event to determine an accuracy of the picks, and determining a prize based upon a number of correct picks.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A method for wagering on a plurality of outcomes where the outcomes are based on a series of events where each event includes a result having a number of items in a finishing order of comprising the steps of: 
 making selections to predict the finishing order for each event in a series of events;    comparing the selections to each item in each event to determine an accuracy of the selections; and    determining a prize based upon a number of correct selections.    
     
     
         2 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the series of events includes a series of races.  
     
     
         3 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the number of items includes race participants.  
     
     
         4 . The method as recited in  claim 3 , wherein the finishing order includes an order in which the participants finish in a race.  
     
     
         5 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising the steps of: 
 collecting information about upcoming events; and    printing a sheet or card to facilitate selection in accordance with the upcoming events.    
     
     
         6 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , further comprising the step of choosing an amount to wager.  
     
     
         7 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the step of determining a prize based upon a number of correct selections includes determining the prize based on carry over from un-hit pools.  
     
     
         8 . The method as recited in  claim 7 , wherein the un-hit pools include pools created for games with a lower number of picks and/or pools for previous events.  
     
     
         9 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the step of making selections is performed randomly by a computer.  
     
     
         10 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the step of making selections is performed by making selections as a most likely outcome based on an independent source, which determines the most likely outcome at a fixed time before the events.  
     
     
         11 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the step of making selections is performed by making selections as top four finishers in a series of consecutive races.  
     
     
         12 . The method as recited in  claim 1 , wherein the series of events includes sporting events and the number of items includes sports teams, and the finishing order is based on a statistic related to the sports teams.  
     
     
         13 . A method for wagering on a finishing order in a plurality of races comprising the steps of: 
 selecting picks to predict the finishing order for at least two races;    comparing the picks to an actual finishing order in each race to determine an accuracy of the picks; and    determining a prize based upon a number of correct picks.    
     
     
         14 . The method as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the races include horse races.  
     
     
         15 . The method as recited in  claim 13 , further comprising the steps of: 
 collecting information about upcoming events; and    printing a sheet or card to facilitate pick selection in accordance with the upcoming events.    
     
     
         16 . The method as recited in  claim 13 , further comprising the step of choosing an amount to wager.  
     
     
         17 . The method as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the step of determining a prize based upon a number of correct picks includes determining the prize based on carry over from un-hit pools.  
     
     
         18 . The method as recited in  claim 17 , wherein the un-hit pools include pools created for games with a lower number of picks and/or pools for previous events.  
     
     
         19 . The method as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the step of selecting picks is performed randomly by a computer.  
     
     
         20 . The method as recited in  claim 13 , wherein the step of selecting picks is performed by selecting picks as favorites based on an independent source, which determines the favorites at a fixed time before the races.