Automated method and system for a gaming opportunity

Abstract

A method and system of screening a player for a gaming opportunity, including obtaining disparate data of a player from a plurality of data sources, weighting the player data based on at least one business rule, and applying the weighted player data to at least one decision model to generate at least one composite score indicative of a scale of eligibility of the player for the gaming opportunity.

Description

[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 907,825, filed on Apr. 18, 2007, which is expressly incorporated by reference herein.RELATED APPLICATIONS[0002]This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. [Attorney Docket Nos. 068042-5003 and 068042-5004], which also claim the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 907,825.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention relates to a method and system for electronic gaming, and in particular, to multiple jurisdiction electronic gaming with remote access capability.DISCUSSION OF THE RELATED ART[0004]Over the span of a few short years, advancements in computer networks and communication technology have bridged the physical gap between users. In particular, the Internet has gone from a highly specialized quasi-public computer network used by a relatively narrow group of individuals and institutions to a broadly based worldwide web that touches upon the daily lives o...

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Benefits of technology

[0012]The invention reduces the manual processing used to establish eligibility, thereby reducing processing costs, provides more accurate results by increasing the number of factors considered in determining eligibility, minimizes adverse effects from false positive and negative results, and allows for refinements in player classification that may result in restrictions in activity (e.g., enforced strategy) and / or provision of assistance (i.e., coaching) rather than simply denying service to the player.

Problems solved by technology

As briefly discussed above, gambling is a highly regulated activity, as most governmental jurisdictions throughout the world believe that, if not controlled, it can have detrimental effects on society.

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