Methods and apparatus for managing network linked gambling video games

摘要

Methods and apparatus for playing video games in a network environment are provided. One method includes receiving a request to initiate a game for a player of a first network connected device and enabling a second player from a second networked connected device to play the game. The method also enables transfer of currency between the first and second players using the network for playing the game. The method debits an account of a player that transferred the currency and credits an account of a player that that received the currency. The method then enables purchases in the game using the credited currency and displays an avatar of the first player on a display of the second networked connected device, and displays an avatar of the second player on a display of the first networked connected device.

主权项

1. A method for playing video games in a network environment that is managed by at least one server, comprising:
the at least one server is configured to operate with a random number generator that is managed by a regulatory agency to control odds in a game; receiving a request to initiate the game for a first player of a first network connected device; enabling a second player from a second networked connected device to play the game; enabling transfer of currency between the first and second players using the network for playing the game; debiting an account of a player that transferred the currency and crediting an account of a player that that received the currency, wherein the transfer is processed in response to one of the first or second players graphically moving the currency from one location on a graphical user interface to another location in the graphical user interface to provide a visual representation of the transfer; enabling purchases in the game using the credited currency; displaying an avatar of the first player on a display of the second networked connected device; and displaying an avatar of the second player on a display of the first networked connected device, the method being executed by at least one processor of the at least one server.