System and method for gaming using wireless communication devices

摘要

A short-range wireless network is established by direct communication between wireless devices and wireless access points to permit gambling within a casino. The short communication range of the access points assures that the wireless device is in the casino. A gaming communication link is used to exchange game play data (e.g., betting, card dealing, etc.) between a gaming controller and one or more wireless devices. Game play may be conducted between a player and the house or between a plurality of payers. In one embodiment, all communication is routed between players using the gaming controller so that the house controls the transmission of all game play data.

主权项

1. A system for gambling using a wireless communication device, comprising:
a wireless network comprising a plurality of wireless access points controlled by a licensed gaming establishment and distributed within the licensed gaming establishment, each of the plurality of wireless access points having a transmitter, a receiver, and an antenna, the wireless network being configured to determine the location of the wireless communication device within the gaming establishment; an internal website controlled by the licensed gaming establishment and configured to perform gambling operations; and if the location of the wireless communication device within the gaming establishment is determined to be in a specified location within the gaming establishment, the wireless network being further configured to establish a gaming communication link between a web browser in the wireless communication device and the website operated by the gaming establishment to thereby permit gambling activity to be conducted via the website wherein the gaming communication link is contained within the licensed gaming establishment.