Location Based Restrictions On Networked Gaming

A gaming system comprising:

• at least one processor;
• at least one communication interface;
• and
• a memory containing a plurality of program instructions configured to cause the at least one processor to:
• estimate a current location of a player using the gaming system;
• create a list of available games for a player at the current location of the player,
• wherein the list of available games restricts limits on wagers in those games based on the current location of the player;
• and
• wherein the limits on wagers are set to non-monetary based wagering when the current location restricts monetary gambling;
• present the list of available games to a player gaming client through the communication interface;
• receive, from the player gaming client through the communication interface, a selection of a game from the list of available games;
• initiate the game;
• and
• compensate the player with player winnings.

A method for operating a gaming client, the method comprising:

• estimating a current location of the gaming client;
• presenting only legal gaming options that include limits on waging amounts based on the current location of the gaming client;
• wherein the limits on waging are set to non-monetary based wagering when the current location restricts monetary gambling
• accepting a selection of at least one gaming option from a player;
• and
• allowing the player to play a game based on the selection of the at least one gaming option;
• and
• initiating the game for the player based on the selection of the at least one gaming option.

A system for hosting interactive games, the system comprising:

• an administrative server configured to communicate with gaming clients in different locations of a casino floor, the administrative server further comprising:
• a risk management module configured to receive gaming data from each of the gaming clients;
• a gaming option creation module configured to maintain a list of available games,
• wherein at least one of the available games is a tournament racing game;
• and
• a tournament administration module configured to host a tournament game,
• wherein the tournament administration module communicates with the risk management module to determine whether players are colluding or exhibiting illicit behavior during a tournament game;
• multiple gaming clients, each gaming client further comprising:
• a player interface module configured to communicate with the administrative server, to present a player with the list of available games, to receive a selection of a game from a player, to communicate game data to the administrative server;
• and
• a game initiation module configured to communicate with the administrative server and to display a game for a player.