The invention relates generally to a gaming system distributed across both
local (LAN) and wide (WAN) area networks that enables responsible gaming
for its users. More specifically, the invention provides a system and
method that requires users to register with the system and which
thereafter enables the users to set time-based or money-based gaming
limitations that will exclude them from the system if these limitations
are realized. The system may be deployed across one or more
jurisdictions, such as states, provinces, regions or countries.