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U.S. Patent No. 8,771,058 Exhibit 2 1 EXHIBIT 2 U.S. Patent No. 8,771,058 Claim FanDuel’s Web, Tablet, and Mobile Platforms 1 19. A computer system comprising: a processor operable to execute a set of instructions; “FanDuel is a fantasy sports game which lets you draft a fantasy team, see the results come in and win real money in just one day.” What is FanDuel?, FANDUEL SUPPORT, https://fanduel.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/210202778- What-is-FanDuel. FanDuel game platforms are systems. Upon information and belief, the FanDuel gaming platform is a system hosted on a server that utilizes a processor to execute a set of instructions for running the gaming platform. For example, the screenshot below shows the FanDuel gaming platform being accessed by a laptop and/or mobile phone (where the FanDuel gaming platform is hosted on a server that includes a processor and memory, corresponding to a computer system): (Image retrieved 12/13/2016) 1 Screenshots shown herein were taken from the FanDuel website (https://www.FanDuel.com), the iTunes App Store (to download the official FanDuel application), and/or the FanDuel mobile application running on an Apple device. IPR2017-01491 FanDuel EX1032 Page 1

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Page 1: IPR2017-01491 FanDuel E1032 Page 1 · FanDuel application), and/or the FanDuel mobile application running on an Apple device. IPR2017-01491 FanDuel E1032 Page 1. U.S. Patent No. 8,771,058

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EXHIBIT 2 U.S. Patent No. 8,771,058

Claim FanDuel’s Web, Tablet, and Mobile Platforms 1

19. A computersystem comprising:a processor operableto execute a set ofinstructions;

“FanDuel is a fantasy sports game which lets you draft a fantasy team, see the results come in and win real money in just one day.” What is FanDuel?, FANDUEL SUPPORT, https://fanduel.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/210202778-What-is-FanDuel. FanDuel game platforms are systems. Upon information and belief, the FanDuel gaming platform is a system hosted on a server that utilizes a processor to execute a set of instructions for running the gaming platform. For example, the screenshot below shows the FanDuel gaming platform being accessed by a laptop and/or mobile phone (where the FanDuel gaming platform is hosted on a server that includes a processor and memory, corresponding to a computer system):

(Image retrieved 12/13/2016)

1 Screenshots shown herein were taken from the FanDuel website (https://www.FanDuel.com), the iTunes App Store (to download the official FanDuel application), and/or the FanDuel mobile application running on an Apple device.

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and a memory having stored thereon the set of instructions, in which the set of instructions, when executed by the processor, cause the computer system to perform a method comprising:

Upon information and belief, the FanDuel gaming platform is hosted on a server that utilizes a processor and a memory that stores the set of software instructions for running the FanDuel gaming platform, corresponding to the computer system. The FanDuel computer system performs a method to operate the game. For example, the screenshot below shows the FanDuel gaming platform, hosted on a server that stores the software required to run the gaming application, being accessed by a computing device:

(Image retrieved 12/13/2016)

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determining a first location of a mobile gaming device, determining a first game configuration associated with the first location,

The FanDuel gaming system includes instructions executed by a processor for determining a first location of a mobile gaming device and determining a first game configuration associated with the first location. For example, FanDuel determines the location of the mobile gaming device connecting to its platform, such as the mobile phone or laptop shown above (see screenshot below).

(Image retrieved 12/15/2016) Whether or not FanDuel permits the user to access contests requiring an entry fee is based on a determined location of the user’s mobile gaming device.

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(Image retrieved 12/15/2016) Below is a map of the geographic areas where FanDuel allows paid contests.

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(Image retrieved 12/15/2016)

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(Image retrieved 12/15/2016) For example, at a first determined location of the user’s mobile device in a non-restricted state (i.e. a state where FanDuel has not restricted gameplay), FanDuel allows entry in the “$15K Thu MLB Sac Fly” contest with an entry fee of $1, when the user is located in a non-restricted location, as shown below.

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(Image retrieved 06/09/2016)

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generating a first game outcome using the first game configuration,

The FanDuel gaming system includes instructions executed by a processor for generating a first game outcome using the first game configuration. For example, the winning user of the “$15K Thu MLB Sac Fly” contest is determined based on the total number of fantasy points acculmulated and the winnings are determined accordingly. As shown below, user ramsrule16 has won the contest and will receive a winnings payout of $1,500 credited to his/her account.

(Image retrieved 12/16/2016)

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determining a first payout associated with the first game outcome, crediting a player account with a first amount based on the first payout,

The FanDuel gaming system includes instructions executed by a processor for determining a first payout associated with the first game outcome and crediting a player account with a first amount based on the first payout. For example, the payout for winning the “$15K Thu MLB Sac Fly” contest is determined as being $1,500 according to the prize payout and contest rules. The winning user’s account (i.e. user ramsrule16, as shown below) is then credited with the payout prize of $1,500.

(Image retrieved 12/16/2016)

The transaction summary below shows a losing user’s account is credited with $0. The account of the winning user (ramsrule16) similarly includes a transaction summary that would show a credit of the $1500 prize payout.

(Image retrieved 12/16/2016)

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determining a second location of the mobile gaming device, wherein the second location is different from the first location,

The FanDuel gaming system includes instructions executed by a processor for determining a second location of the mobile gaming device, wherein the second location is different from the first location. For example, the location of the mobile gaming device may move into a different geographic location, such as a restricted state shown below (i.e. a location that is different from the first location that was in a non-restricted state).

(Image retrieved 12/15/2016)

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(Image retrieved 12/15/2016)

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FanDuel determines the location of the mobile gaming device connecting to its platform, such as the mobile phone or laptop, as shown below.

(Image retrieved 12/15/2016)

determining a second game configuration associated with the second location, wherein the second game configuration is different from the first game configuration,

The FanDuel gaming system includes instructions executed by a processor for determining a second game configuration associated with the second location. For example, FanDuel determines that the mobile gaming device connecting to its platform, such as the mobile phone or laptop shown above, is located in a restricted location or state. Based on the second determined location of the user’s mobile device in the restricted state, for example, FanDuel does not permit entry into the “$15K Thu MLB Sac Fly” contest requiring an entry fee of $1, but permits entry in the “Road to All Star Game Qualifier” contest that does not require an entry fee.

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(Image retrieved 12/15/2016)

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As shown below, FanDuel does not permit the user to enter the “$15K Thu MLB Sac Fly” contest because the contest requires an entry fee of $1 and the user’s device has been located in a restricted state.

(Image retrieved 06/09/2016)

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(Image retrieved 06/09/2016)

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As shown below, FanDuel permits the same user, with a device located in the same second determined location, to enter the free to play contest “Road to All Star Game Qualifier”:

(Image retrieved 06/09/2016)

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(Image retrieved 06/09/2016)

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generating a second game outcome using the second game configuration,

The FanDuel gaming system includes instructions executed by a processor for generating a second game outcome using the second game configuration. For example, the outcome of the “Road to All Star Game Qualifier” contest entered above (that did not require an entry fee), is determined. As shown below, FanDuel determines the user’s position/ranking in the contest (see first screenshot) as well as the contest winners (see second screenshot).

(Image retrieved 09/07/2016)

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(Image retrieved 10/14/2016)

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determining a second payout associated with the second game outcome, and crediting the player account with a second amount based on the second payout.

The FanDuel gaming system includes instructions executed by a processor for determining a second payout associated with the second game outcome, and crediting the player account with a second amount based on the second payout. For example, FanDuel determines a second payout for winning the entered “Road to All Star Game Qualifier” contest, that does not require an entry fee. As shown below, the payout for this free-to-enter contest is an entry to another contest or credit (i.e. a coupon) to “SeatGeek.” The winning user’s account is then credited with the respective payout prize. For example, user nestle is awarded entry into the All Star Finals, and user killakorbin is awarded a $50 credit on SeatGeek.

(Image retrieved 09/07/2016)

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(Image retrieved 10/14/2016)

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1. A method comprising:

“FanDuel is a fantasy sports game which lets you draft a fantasy team, see the results come in and win real money in just one day.” What is FanDuel?, FANDUEL SUPPORT, https://fanduel.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/210202778-What-is-FanDuel. Upon information and belief, the FanDuel gaming platform is a system hosted on a server that utilizes a processor to execute a set of instructions for running the gaming platform, constituting a method.

determining a first location of a mobile gaming device;

See analysis for claim 19, pp. 3-7, supra.

determining a first game configuration associated with the first location;

See analysis for claim 19, pp. 3-7, supra.

generating, by a computer system, a first game outcome using the first game configuration;

See analysis for claim 19, p. 8, supra.

instructing a display screen of the mobile gaming device to display an indication of the first game outcome;

The FanDuel gaming system includes instructions executed by a processor for instructing a display screen of the mobile gaming device to display an indication of the first game outcome. For example, FanDuel determines the winner of the “$15K Thu MLB Sac Fly” contest by tabulating the fantasy points for each user, and outputs instructions such that the user’s computing device displays the outcome. As shown below, the winner and the ranking of each user is displayed on a display screen.

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(Image retrieved 12/16/2016)

determining a first payout associated with the first game outcome; crediting a player account with a first amount based on the first payout;

See analysis for claim 19, p. 9, supra.

determining a second location of

See analysis for claim 19, pp. 10-12, supra.

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the mobile gaming device, wherein the second location is different from the first location; determining a second game configuration associated with the second location, wherein the second game configuration is different from the first game configuration;

See analysis for claim 19, pp. 12-17, supra.

generating, by the computer system, a second game outcome using the second game configuration;

See analysis for claim 19, pp. 18-19, supra.

instructing the display screen of the mobile gaming device to display an indication of the second game outcome;

The FanDuel gaming system includes instructions executed by a processor for instructing a display screen of the mobile gaming device to display an indication of the second game outcome. For example, FanDuel determines the winner of the “Road to All Star Game Qualifier” contest by tabulating the fantasy points for each user, and outputs instructions such that the user’s computing device displays the outcome. As shown below, the winner and the ranking of each user is displayed on a display screen.

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(Image retrieved 10/14/2016)

determining a second payout associated with the second game outcome; and crediting the player account with a

See analysis for claim 19, pp. 20-21, supra.

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second amount based on the second payout. 6. The method of 1, in which determining the first game configuration includes: accessing a lookup table which contains an ordered list of locations and associated game configurations; finding within the lookup table the first location; and

FanDuel determines the location of the mobile gaming device connecting to its platform, such as the mobile phone or laptop shown above (as shown below), to ensure compliance with state regulations.

(Image retrieved 12/15/2016)

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(Image retrieved 12/15/2016) Fanduel collects various information and identifiers from each user device that connects to its platform, including IP addresses, cookie information, GPS information, and other identifiers (see first screenshots below). Upon information and belief, FanDuel uses a lookup table or Log File to determine whether the collected information indicates that the user is in a restricted or non-restricted location (see second screenshot below).

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(Image retrieved 12/15/2016)

(Image retrieved 12/15/2016)

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determining that the first game configuration is associated with the first location.

FanDuel determines that paid-entry contests may be permitted based on the determined location. For example, at a first determined location of the user’s mobile device in a non-restricted state (i.e. a state where FanDuel has not restricted gameplay), FanDuel permits entry in the “$15K Thu MLB Sac Fly” contest with an entry fee of $1, as shown below.

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(Image retrieved 06/09/2016)

7. The method of 1 further including: transmitting to the mobile gaming device, after determining the second location, an indication of the second game configuration.

FanDuel transmits an indication, to the user’s device, of the second game configuration. For example, as shown below, the user is provided with an indication that paid-entry contests are not permitted.

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(Image retrieved 06/09/2016)

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8. The method of 7 further including: instructing the mobile gaming device to display the indication of the second game configuration.

As shown below, the user is provided with an indication that paid-entry contests are not permitted.

(Image retrieved 06/09/2016)

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9. The method of 1 further including transmitting to the mobile gaming device software for rendering the second game outcome according to the second game configuration.

The FanDuel server transmits instructions to the FanDuel application running on the user’s computing device such that the second game outcome is displayed, as shown below.

(Image retrieved 09/07/2016)

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