Patent ID: 8968085
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: A63F,G06F,G07F

Abstract:
1. A method implemented by an authorized authentication center for allowing remote players to participate in live games offered by a central gaming server, the method comprising: receiving authentication information from a person wishing to participate in the live games offered by the central gaming server; storing the authentication information in a memory; receiving an authentication request from an individual over a network interface, the authentication request comprising authentication information sent by the individual wishing to participate in the live games; comparing the authentication information in the authentication request to the authentication information in the memory by a processor; granting access to the central gaming server if the authentication information in the authentication request matches the authentication information in the memory; and receiving a scaled commission determined by the central gaming server, the scaled commission paid by the central gaming server in exchange for the authorized authentication center authenticating the individual, the scaled commission comprising a portion of a fee received from the authenticated individual and other game players during game play; wherein granting access to the individual who sent the authentication request comprises re-directing data packets received from the authenticated individual to the central gaming server.