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The exponential rise in popularity of the Internet has also fuelled the demand for ‘casino gaming’ away from the traditional bricks ‘n’ mortar members’ clubs, creating a whole new breed of gamblers who may well have never set foot in a land-based casino in their lives, yet enjoy a regular real-money wager on classic casino games. With casino culture now embracing the notion of players from all walks of life able to play ’anytime, anyplace, anywhere’ it’s no surprise that the next frontier for gaming operators is putting a casino in your pocket using mobile phone technology.
The idea of being able to have a bit of a bet on the move is one that’s attractive to a number of keen players but whilst carrying a deck of cards is viable, stuffing a proper Roulette game into your jeans is clearly not (‘is that a Roulette table in your pocket, or are you just pleased to see me?’) Mobile casinos aim to open up a whole new vista of virtual gaming by harnessing the technologies of WAP, GPRS and Java found in most modern mobile phones to bring wireless wagering to the masses.
Currently choice in the market is rather limited, both in the number of operators offering mobile casinos and the number of games you can play, but this will undoubtedly change as new products are developed and mobile technologies improve. Further in the future, technologies like WiFi (wireless broadband connections) will also make mobile casino gaming of a quality that matches current online casinos even more readily available.
But what can you enjoy today and how easy is it to cram a casino into your Nokia? Well, as already mentioned, the choice of games is pretty limited, as is the computing power and interface of your average phone, so the experience isn’t anywhere as ‘authentic’ as the best online casinos. That said, if you like the idea of winning money on a quick hand of Blackjack or a three-reel Slot while away from your PC you’ll probably be happy to accept the rudimentary graphics and sound of the current crop of games. Sure, the rendering and functionality is a bit basic but, hey, in some ways it’s like a trip back in time to the dawn of online casinos when a 28.8K modem was considered the bee’s knees of consumer Internet connections!
Going mobile gaming is also a relatively simple process if you’re already au fait with playing online casinos as it requires similar steps of (a) creating an account with an operator that you can then use for real-money transactions, and (b) downloading games into your phone to play. Not all phones will be supported, so a good first step is to check compatibility from the list of phones an operator will publish on its site, and you should also be aware of the cost of using WAP and GPRS (the data connection via which games are downloaded and transactions are made) on your chosen network.
So should you go mobile? Well, we don’t think you’ll want to make a mobile casino your sole gaming resource – the experience simply can’t hold a candle to a good online casinos – but the convenience of the betting possible does have a certain appeal. Naturally we’d urge you to read our reviews to help you choose a reputable operator, and, once you’ve settled on a casino to try, we’d thoroughly recommend taking advantage of ‘for free’ versions of its games to check they match your expectation before playing with real-money. CasinoCoinage.co.uk also supports responsible gaming, so do assess your motivation for playing a mobile casino to be sure you’re not simply seeking a further outlet for a gambling appetite that may be becoming problematic – above all remember that the decision to play a mobile casinos should be about having fun and enjoying the experience! |
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