Abstract: A system for simulated betting on a sporting event comprising a main control application having, at least one database, and an operator interface control application in communication with each database; at least one betting kiosk located in at least one venue, each kiosk having, at least one display associated, and at least one data input device in communication with the main control, whereby at least one better can place a simulated bet at a kiosk on a sporting event then the main control application tabulates the simulated betting results. The input devices may a card reader, whereby a person who desires to use the system can initiate betting by causing a card to be read. The relevant statistical information necessary for tabulation of results being mined by the control application from a streaming source of information fed to the system by a network. Advertisements may be served to betters at a venue targeted to the expected demographic composition of persons at that venue.

Abstract: A system for simulated betting on a sporting event comprising a main control application having, at least one database, and an operator interface control application in communication with each database; at least one betting kiosk located in at least one venue, each kiosk having, at least one display associated, and at least one data input device in communication with the main control, whereby at least one better can place a simulated bet at a kiosk on a sporting event then the main control application tabulates the simulated betting results. The input devices may a card reader, whereby a person who desires to use the system can initiate betting by causing a card to be read. The relevant statistical information necessary for tabulation of results being mined by the control application from a streaming source of information fed to the system by a network. Advertisements may be served to betters at a venue targeted to the expected demographic composition of persons at that venue.