Abstract: An exemplary device is a device is for validating a short-range mobile device transaction using a long-range mobile device transaction. The device comprises a first communication interface; a second communication interface; and a processor configured to: receive a first request from the device, the first request being associated with an application; conduct, over the first communication interface, a first transaction, the first transaction comprising transmission or reception of first information over the first communication interface, and send, over the second communication interface, a second request associated with the application, the second request being based on the first transaction. The second request is processed based on: determining a location associated with conducting the first transaction or sending the second request, and determining the location is an approved location associated with the application.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments relate to various aspects of providing game play. Exemplary embodiments of systems and methods allow for game play on a variety of unmanned terminals including, but not limited to, automated teller machines, taxi cab payment systems, fuel pump payment interfaces, a variety of other kiosks, and handheld devices. In an embodiment, a disclosed device allows for exchanging communications between a gaming facilitator and a gaming partner.

Abstract: A game play system comprises a banking system that includes at least one terminal configured for financial transactions and an acquirer transaction server coupled with the terminal, the acquirer transaction server configured to provide game plays to a user through the terminal. The game play system further comprises a game play authority in communication with the acquirer transaction server, the game play authority configured to receive game play requests from the acquirer transaction server and game play information from one or more authorities associated with various game plays.