It looks like 2013 could be the year of mobile gaming, as mobile casinos apps, betting platforms and mobile enabled casino sites continue to spring up from some of our favourite online casino brands, as well as from dynamic new entrepreneurial companies. Towards the end of 2012, it was predicted by major players in the UK Casino industry that mobile gambling – including casino, sports betting and poker – would start to account for a significant percentage of the casino market in 2013.
It is estimated that the proportion of the online casino market occupied by mobile gaming could increase by as much as 13% this year alone, which would mean incredible growth – experts predict as much as 20% year on year. In November 2012, it was estimated that the mobile gambling market was worth $3.5 billion, and estimations based on the current rate of growth suggest in five years it could be worth as much as $100 billion (according to Juniper Research reported in the Huff Post).
What Is The Best Mobile Casino To Play?
Naturally therefore, we are seeing more and more casino brands launching mobile versions of their casinos. But, as players, which mobile casino offers the best player experience? Whilst online gaming sites provide their own mobile apps – Pokerstars for poker, William Hill and 32 Red for casino and sports betting, for the best casino experience we prefer those who specialise in mobile gaming technology.
Currently on our iPhones is LotteryCasino.net, which is a UK mobile only casino app providing a fantastic range of online slots and casino table games. All the games are provided by the developer Probability, who specialise in developing mobile enabled games. The app can be downloaded to both iPhones and Android smartphones, and the games are perfectly sized for the smartphone screens of an iPhone 4S or a Samsung S2 or S3.
Even better is that Lottery Casino are releasing games quickly and regularly, so the choice of gameplay is only getting better as time goes on. Plus, you can take advantage of a totally free £5.00 to play with when signing up before you part with your hard earned cash.
To find out more about Lottery Casino, you can read an independent review of the mobile casino on the casino news and review resource, Gamble.co.uk, which now has an area dedicated to mobile casinos. Then tell us what you think by leaving a comment below!
Thursday 31 January 2013
Tuesday 29 January 2013
What Has Happened at Virgin Games?
If you have logged onto your Virgin Games account today, you will have noticed all is not as it was, especially if you have a Virgin poker account! Branson’s gaming brand was officially migrated to the Gamesys platform earlier this morning, which means now the Virgin Games experience will be very different. But what does this mean to you, the player?
New Software = New Games
As Gamesys (who also own Jackpot Joy and Caesars Casino) create their own games which run off their own software, you will now have access to some different – and some say, much improved – casino games. Virgin Casino had previously used games provided by the well-established Playtech and Microgaming software providers, which means their games would have been very similar to other casinos using this software (such as 32 Red Casino).
Now, you will see brand new slot games and casino games, which are the newest and have the best graphics around! Admittedly, there are less games now – we estimate a reduction from around 300 to now about 30 – and some old favourites have gone, including the progressive jackpot slots.
Better Virgin Bingo
As you may expect from the people who made Jackpot Joy Bingo, what Gamesys don’t know about bingo isn’t worth knowing, and now Virgin Bingo has the potential to be one of the best bingo sites around – via a combination of the fantastic new lobby and Virgin’s distinctive branding and superb bingo community. Although there are fewer bingo rooms at the present time, the rooms which are open are busy and friendly – with some good sized jackpots.
No Virgin Poker Or Virgin Mobile
Whilst there have been welcome additions, there are also changes we are not so happy about. Virgin now no longer offers a poker client, which will be disappointing to their poker community, as Virgin was one of the few big name brands in the UK to use the Spielo G2 software. They also have removed their mobile casino, which is a big surprise considering Virgin’s CEO, Simon Burridge, stated in just 2012 that a third of all their registrations and a fifth of all their revenue was a result of their mobile client.
What About My Old Virgin Account?
Rest assured, if you had an old Virgin Games account, it is still there – simply log in as usual and you will find your old account there –including your V*Points balance, which will remain on the site.
If you had a Virgin Poker account, rest assured you can still use your account details to log in and claim your funds.
What If I Need Help?
Virgin and Gamesys are both known for their excellent customer service, so if you have any issues at all, simply click on the Live Chat and an advisor will help you out. Plus of course, leave us a comment, and let us know what you think!
If you want to read more about the changes, including reviews of the new site, you can find the latest reviews over at Virgin Casino Review and Virgin Bingo Review on gamble.co.uk.
New Software = New Games
As Gamesys (who also own Jackpot Joy and Caesars Casino) create their own games which run off their own software, you will now have access to some different – and some say, much improved – casino games. Virgin Casino had previously used games provided by the well-established Playtech and Microgaming software providers, which means their games would have been very similar to other casinos using this software (such as 32 Red Casino).
Now, you will see brand new slot games and casino games, which are the newest and have the best graphics around! Admittedly, there are less games now – we estimate a reduction from around 300 to now about 30 – and some old favourites have gone, including the progressive jackpot slots.
Better Virgin Bingo
As you may expect from the people who made Jackpot Joy Bingo, what Gamesys don’t know about bingo isn’t worth knowing, and now Virgin Bingo has the potential to be one of the best bingo sites around – via a combination of the fantastic new lobby and Virgin’s distinctive branding and superb bingo community. Although there are fewer bingo rooms at the present time, the rooms which are open are busy and friendly – with some good sized jackpots.
No Virgin Poker Or Virgin Mobile
Whilst there have been welcome additions, there are also changes we are not so happy about. Virgin now no longer offers a poker client, which will be disappointing to their poker community, as Virgin was one of the few big name brands in the UK to use the Spielo G2 software. They also have removed their mobile casino, which is a big surprise considering Virgin’s CEO, Simon Burridge, stated in just 2012 that a third of all their registrations and a fifth of all their revenue was a result of their mobile client.
What About My Old Virgin Account?
Rest assured, if you had an old Virgin Games account, it is still there – simply log in as usual and you will find your old account there –including your V*Points balance, which will remain on the site.
If you had a Virgin Poker account, rest assured you can still use your account details to log in and claim your funds.
What If I Need Help?
Virgin and Gamesys are both known for their excellent customer service, so if you have any issues at all, simply click on the Live Chat and an advisor will help you out. Plus of course, leave us a comment, and let us know what you think!
If you want to read more about the changes, including reviews of the new site, you can find the latest reviews over at Virgin Casino Review and Virgin Bingo Review on gamble.co.uk.
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