System and method for peer-to-peer wireless gaming
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1. A gaming system, comprising:
- a controlled-access data network in electronic communication with a plurality of gaming devices; and
a processor in communication with the controlled-access data network and operable to provide a gaming service to the plurality of gaming devices to enable at least two of the plurality of gaming devices to interactively participate in a gaming activity.
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Abstract
A gaming system is provided. The gaming system allows users to access applications via gaming communication devices coupled to a communication network. At least a portion of the network may be wireless. The gaming applications include gambling, financial, entertainment service, and other types of transactions. The system may include a user location determination feature to prevent users from conducting transactions from unauthorized areas.
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1. A gaming system, comprising:
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a controlled-access data network in electronic communication with a plurality of gaming devices; and
a processor in communication with the controlled-access data network and operable to provide a gaming service to the plurality of gaming devices to enable at least two of the plurality of gaming devices to interactively participate in a gaming activity. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A method for providing peer-to-peer gaming, the method comprising:
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providing controlled-access data network in electronic communication with a plurality of gaming devices;
using the controlled-access data network to provide a gaming service to the plurality of gaming devices; and
enabling at least two of the plurality of gaming devices to interactively participate in a single gaming activity. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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48. Software for providing peer-to-peer gaming, the software operable to:
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use a controlled-access network in electronic communication with a plurality of gaming devices to provide a gaming service to the plurality of gaming devices; and
enable at least two of the plurality of gaming devices to interactively participate in a single gaming activity. - View Dependent Claims (49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70)
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