Location based restrictions on networked gaming
US12322256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07F17/3286
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electronic gaming system includes an administration server and communications interface(s). The server includes processor(s) and memory containing instructions to cause the processor(s) to: determine a current location of the gaming client; generate a list of electronic game(s) available for play on a gaming client; cause a graphical user interface including the list to be displayed on the gaming client; receive a selection by a player of a game from the list; initiate the game on the gaming client based on the selection; determine an updated location of the gaming client; and either enable continued play of the game on the gaming client for the updated location being in a jurisdiction legally permitting play of the electronic game, or disable play of the game on the gaming client for the updated location being in a jurisdiction in which play of the electronic game is illegal.
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