AU2001263440A1 - System and methods for obtaining advantages and transacting the same - Google Patents

System and methods for obtaining advantages and transacting the same

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AU2001263440A1
AU2001263440A1 AU2001263440A AU6344001A AU2001263440A1 AU 2001263440 A1 AU2001263440 A1 AU 2001263440A1 AU 2001263440 A AU2001263440 A AU 2001263440A AU 6344001 A AU6344001 A AU 6344001A AU 2001263440 A1 AU2001263440 A1 AU 2001263440A1
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Shawn D. Cartwright
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US21274900P 2000-06-20 2000-06-20
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US09/676,448 US7076445B1 (en) 2000-06-20 2000-09-29 System and methods for obtaining advantages and transacting the same in a computer gaming environment
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