MONETARY BEHAVIOR DETECTION IN A NETWORKED ENVIRONMENT METHOD AND APPARATUS

摘要

A method and apparatus for detecting indicia of problem monetary transaction behaviors. In one embodiment, the invention detects indicia of problem gambling behaviors in a networked gaming environment. In another embodiment, the invention detects indicia of problem trading behavior in a networked securities trading environment. Monetary transactions are monitored in these environments to gather data which is in turn analyzed for indications of problem behaviors. When detected, the problems behaviors are reported and/or remedied. Each gambling or trading monetary transaction is stored in a database record (58) which is periodically analyzed (62) to determine if predefined behavioral problem criteria are met (66). If behavioral problem criteria are met, a user's database records are flagged (68) and reported to appropriate personnel (70).