Claims
- 1. A method for restricting access to a computerized gaming system to participants in locations where wagering is allowed comprising:verifying over a first communication link that the participant is an a location where wagering is allowed; establishing a second communication link; and verifying over the second communication link that the participant is in a location where wagering is allowed.
- 2. A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first communication link is between the participant's computer and an Internet Service Provider.
- 3. A method as claimed in claim 2, wherein the IP address of the participant's computer is recognized over the first communication link.
- 4. A method as claimed in claim 3, and further comprising checking to determine whether the participant is a registered user of the gaming system.
Parent Case Info
This is a continuation application of prior application Ser. No. 09/472,647, filed on Dec. 27, 1999 now U.S. Pat. No. 6,508,710.
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