An apparatus, including a computer, wherein the computer detects a posting of information regarding a gaming activity, gambling activity, or sporting event, and transmits a notification message to a first communication device associated with an individual. The computer receives a bet message transmitted from the first communication device or a second communication device which includes a global positioning device. The bet message contains information regarding a bet and position or location information regarding a location of the first communication device or the second communication device or position or location information is transmitted to and received at the computer. The computer determines if the bet is allowed or disallowed using the position or location information. If the bet is allowed, the computer processes information for placing the bet. If bet is disallowed, the computer processes information for disallowing the bet.