Yet, another reason not to call in your bets...
http://www.govtech.net/magazine/story.print.php?id=100449
Government Technology
Nevada Gaming Control Board Approves Location-Aware Service for Remote Wagering
By News Release
Aug 07, 2006
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved use of a location-aware voice biometric system, which is already in use in some wireless wagering. Porticus Technology, Inc.'s, Valocater system for mobile handsets uses GPS to accurately verify that a caller is located within Nevada's state borders prior to a bet being placed. It is combined with the company's voice biometric program, delivering authentication security to reduce fraud.
Initially designed and approved for licensed race and sports wagering in Nevada using wireless phones with GPS capability, Valocater's location verification system now insures jurisdictional compliance for gaming and government applications and uses both GPS and non-GPS capable handsets. In Nevada, Valocater confirms callers are within state borders in accordance with the law. Similar regulations apply to the lottery, which are specific to each state.
With Valocater, call center operators and m-commerce applications will be alerted to the geographic location and identity of a wireless caller before a phone is answered or business transacted. "Offshore gaming operators seeking to protect themselves from legal issues associated with accepting wagers from the United States now have a simple option available," said Chris Shepler, founder and CFO of Porticus. As speech is considered the most natural form of human communication, it has become a viable biometric option for identification security and remote authentication for wireless transactions.
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http://www.govtech.net/magazine/story.print.php?id=100449
Government Technology
Nevada Gaming Control Board Approves Location-Aware Service for Remote Wagering
By News Release
Aug 07, 2006
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has approved use of a location-aware voice biometric system, which is already in use in some wireless wagering. Porticus Technology, Inc.'s, Valocater system for mobile handsets uses GPS to accurately verify that a caller is located within Nevada's state borders prior to a bet being placed. It is combined with the company's voice biometric program, delivering authentication security to reduce fraud.
Initially designed and approved for licensed race and sports wagering in Nevada using wireless phones with GPS capability, Valocater's location verification system now insures jurisdictional compliance for gaming and government applications and uses both GPS and non-GPS capable handsets. In Nevada, Valocater confirms callers are within state borders in accordance with the law. Similar regulations apply to the lottery, which are specific to each state.
With Valocater, call center operators and m-commerce applications will be alerted to the geographic location and identity of a wireless caller before a phone is answered or business transacted. "Offshore gaming operators seeking to protect themselves from legal issues associated with accepting wagers from the United States now have a simple option available," said Chris Shepler, founder and CFO of Porticus. As speech is considered the most natural form of human communication, it has become a viable biometric option for identification security and remote authentication for wireless transactions.
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