Companies Race to Create Gambling Apps for the Apple iPad

With the recent release of the Apple iPad, game developers have been in a rush to create gambling apps for the device. March 27th was the deadline for any game developer that wanted their game to be ready in time for the iPad’s big debut.

21 Online Casinos claims that a device like the tablet PC would provide a great opportunity for online gaming sites, particularly because they provide a more comfortable and realistic experience for the player. They’re much easier to read and navigate than a mobile phone, yet not as bulky as traditional laptop technology.

According to 21 Online Casinos, “The truly exciting thing about the iPad is the potential for more interactive online casino games. For instance, players can actually push the buttons on the slot machines themselves or rub the screen to play scratchcards. The format would allow players to interact with games in the same way they would at an actual casino and would also allow for a more user friendly gaming experience.”

One potential downside is that because the iPad would still run on Apple’s operating system, download-based casino apps can’t be accessed on the device, only browser-based applications. But who knows… maybe a successful online gambling experience will influence Apple to think about modifications in the future.

Via GamingSupermarket.

Bodog Features Online Gaming and Gambling

If you have some free time on your hands and are interested in online gambling and/or online sports betting, check out Bodog. Bodog is a well-known gaming company that has carved its way into the worldwide gaming arena. The company boasts 15 years of experience in the gaming field and has a reputation for creating unique online gaming experiences for its players.

On the company’s website, there are roughly 75 games that players can choose from, including online casino games as well as sports-related and betting games. A sample of the casino table games offered on the site include Blackjack, Craps, American and European Roulette, Caribbean Hold’Em, and Baccarat. Other casino games such as slots and video poker games are also available. Bodog currently has a special offer for new players that sign up in the form of a 10% casino bonus.

If online casino gaming isn’t quite your cup of tea, you can check out Bodog’s sports betting games. Some types of sports that players can bet on include basketball, soccer, boxing, baseball, horse racing, cricket, and motor sports.

If you’re interested in checking out Bodog’s website and games for yourself, click here.

Via PokerHeadline.

CTXM Adds Three iPhone Games to Mobile Browser-Based Lineup

CTXM, a European-based software developer for online games, has recently added three iPhone-based casino games (Blackjack, Roulette, and Casino Hold ‘Em) to its already existing mobile browser-based games lineup, which includes Video Slots. These new CTXM games are accessible through the iPhone’s Safari browser.

According to Udy Yosha, CEO of CTXM, “The iPhone is the first mobile platform which shows real scalable commerce. We see the conventional internet range merging with mobile gaming through platforms such as the iPhone and believe there is a great potential for gaming in this area.”

Currently, CTXM has created 10 game applications for the iPhone, which are available through Apple’s App Store. Within CTXM’s new Safari-based casino games, players are able to play both for real money as well as for gaming account management.

Via InterGameOnline.