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Building geolocation verification for iGaming and sports betting on AWS

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This article explores geolocation verification strategies for iGaming and sports betting on AWS, highlighting five key approaches to ensuring compliance and preventing fraud across different geographic jurisdictions.

  • Route 53 DNS-based geolocation routing for blocking access by country/continent
  • Amazon Location Service with JavaScript for retrieving precise GPS coordinates
  • Amazon CloudFront geographic restrictions for content access control
  • AWS WAF geo match statements for granular regional filtering
  • Licensed geolocation verification suppliers for rigorous regulatory compliance

The choice of geolocation method depends on regulatory requirements, risk profile, and cost. Operators often implement multiple layers of protection to ensure comprehensive geographic access control.

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