CPC G07F 17/3213 (2013.01) [A63F 5/0094 (2013.01); G06Q 20/102 (2013.01); G06Q 20/3224 (2013.01); G07F 17/32 (2013.01); G07F 17/3225 (2013.01); G07F 17/34 (2013.01)] | 16 Claims |
1. An apparatus comprising:
a display device;
at least one processor configured to:
establish a connection with a gaming provider server over a plurality of private wireless networks;
determine whether a location of the apparatus amongst the plurality of private wireless networks is within a predefined area in which gaming is permitted based on a predetermined criteria;
receive a location verification signal that permits or disables gaming based on the predetermined criteria;
in response to the location verification signal, display on the display device an icon associated with a certain location of a gaming area;
in response to an input on an icon on the display device, display images on the display device of the certain location of the gaming area;
receive a first signal indicative of a wager on a game about to occur at the certain location of the gaming area;
periodically update the determined location of the apparatus to ensure that movement of the apparatus to an unauthorized area is detected during play; and
receive a second signal from at least one sensor provided in the gaming area indicating that wagering on the game about to occur at the certain location is no longer permitted.
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