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Interactive wagering systems and methods for restricting wagering access

US7229354B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2001
Grant dateJun 12, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N21/4781
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods are provided for an interactive wagering application that restricts wagering access. The restrictions may be based on user-defined restrictions on the location of the user equipment or any other suitable criterion. The interactive wagering application may compare blackout information and user equipment location information. When blackout information and location information match, wagering access may be restricted. An interactive wagering system may verify that the user equipment is in a location where wagering is permitted. If verified, the user equipment may be granted a location verification token. The location verification token may indicate to the interactive wagering application that the user may be provided with wagering access. User-defined wagering restrictions may also be used to restrict wagering access.

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