June 10, 2010, 3:37 am
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Mobile Gambling - setting a new trend
At the onset of handy devices such as mobile phones, PDA's and such, gaming has found another medium to proliferate and thrive in the cyber world. Seems like online gaming is falling into the shadows, for mobile gaming has taken over the scene. Tie ups with online casino providers and software developers will surely take advantage of the opportunity to further commercialize their services. It is not impossible to assume that the online gambling market and the mobile gaming industry will further legitimize its status due to the readily available hardware waiting for purchase. In the United States alone, mobile gaming is a fast growing industry with annual revenue of $ 1.2 Billion dollars in 2005 and it is expected to reach $ 7.6 Billion by the year 2010. The forecast is based on the number of people who are using these high tech gadgets for communication and mobile gaming. With the limitless boundaries of wireless mobile devices, such as the affordability and handy features, there is no reason why mobile gambling cannot penetrate the mobile scene as well. With games like poker, slots and roulette already installed and being played using mobile phones, other wireless applications such as GPRS, OTA and WAP are said to have improved the fast-paced lives of millions, and gaming is much better and faster. Any innovation that involves gambling certainly has its ups and downs. On the down side, there are certain things that should not be ignored, such as the legal, technological and cultural aspects. It is of utmost consideration and needs full attention, for mobile gambling could lead to bigger issues than that of casino and online-based gambling. Furthermore, it is hard to monitor the users and players of these mobile gambling games because there are no means to do such things. The anonymity of gambling online presents it own issues, so there is no way that mobile gambling will not have the same concerns. The best way to overcome it is awareness and discipline from the consumers. There are many setbacks that could still arise while mobile gambling and technology are advancing on high speed. New technology means new mobile experience, and the consumers love this. They pay thousands upon thousands of dollars to get the best and the latest gadget there is on the market. The advent of online gambling has led to a more sophisticated and accessible means of gaming. Though the trend itself is still questionable due to the issues and concerns on its side, surely there is no stopping it from evolving. The younger generations of today have easy access to mobile gambling experience because of the gadgets' availability. However, proper management and handling is a good start to prevent them from falling on the wrong hands.
