A remote gaming system whereby a player (12) can gamble against a wagering establishment (16) or lottery from a remote location on a personal computer or portable computer device (14) where it is unnecessary to establish an on-line connection with a host computer associated with the wagering establishment, the gaming computer providing at least one wagering opportunity and enabling the player to obtain credit and cash-out any winnings, the host computer (30) enabling the player to purchase and redeem credit at the remote location through a series of encrypted code exchanges between the player and the wagering establishment, or alternatively the gaming computer or a credit module for use with a personal computer being provided to the player with pre-installed credit.
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