GeoComply and the Technology of Geofencing

The enforcement of the **Federal Wire Act** in a fragmented US market necessitated the rise of **GeoComply**, a technology firm that provides the geolocation infrastructure for nearly 100% of the regulated US betting market. Moving beyond easily spoofed **IP geolocation**, GeoComply utilizes a device-centric approach combining **Wi-Fi BSSID triangulation**, **GPS**, and **GSM cell tower data** to pinpoint users within meters. **Key Technical Components:** * **Multi-Factor Location:** Cross-referencing Wi-Fi signals with GPS to verify location even indoors. * **Anti-Spoofing Heuristics:** Detecting VPNs, **Remote Desktop Tools** (to prevent proxy betting), and "Mock Location" developer settings. * **Border Buffers:** Implementing exclusion zones along state lines to account for GPS drift and ensure strict compliance. This technology transformed compliance from a passive background check into an active, real-time surveillance layer that validates every login and wager.