Interactive remote wagered competition

Abstract

Secure skilled wagered competition between two or more remotely located players is provided by the instant gateway. The players register with the system, deposit funds, agree on rules for the competition, and engage in the competition; it is the winner's responsibility to forward proof of the win to receive the agreed wager.

1 . A method for providing at least two users with secure skilled wagering on a game remotely-played from each other, comprising: 
 A. a first user and a second user registering with the host system;    B. the first user and second user arranging a game with each other through an electronic game device;    C. the first and second users agreeing a wager for the game on the host;    D. a winner of the first and second users communicating to the host the results of the game and proof of the win;    E. the winner receiving confirmation from the host of the win; and    F. the winner receiving the agreed wager.    
   
   
       2 . A method for providing at least two users with secure skilled wagering on a game remotely-played, comprising: 
 A. a first user registering with the host system;    B. the first user arranging a game with a second user through an electronic game device;    C. the first and second users agreeing a wager for the game on the host;    D. a loser of the first and second player receiving form the host the reported results of the game; and    F. the loser losing wager funds.    
   
   
       3 . The system of  claim 1  or  2 , wherein a user communicates to the host through a personal computer or the electronic game device.  
   
   
       4 . A host system for allowing multiple users to securely wager on a game of skill separately played against each other, comprising: 
 A. registering at least two users with the host, each user providing funds to be held by the host in a user fund account;    B. providing for the at least two users to agree a wager on a game via the host;    C. sequestering from the wagering users an amount sufficient to cover the wager of each, including independently and optionally a vigorish amount or a fine amount or both;    D. receiving from at least one user communication that said user is the winner and proof of the win;    E. verifying the proof of the win;    F. communicating to the wagering users the proofed result of the game; and    G. distributing the sequestered funds as agreed.    
   
   
       5 . The host system of  claim 4 , further comprising providing a delay time after step D for receipt of a communication alleging cheating; examining the allegation; and communicating the examined result.  
   
   
       6 . The host system of  claim 5 , wherein the proofed result communicated is the examined result.  
   
   
       7 . The host system of  claim 5 , wherein a registered user is a player of the game wagered.