The interactive mobile cash gaming service featuring java games like Blackjack, Roulette, Stud Poker, slots and scratch cards will be launched this month on on the Orange World WAP portal. To protect the mobile casino from kids, all users has to go through an age verification and make deposit via credit card. The service will be promoted on a revenue sharing basis between Orange and Gaming Corp.

The service which has been developed over the past 18 months will include nine state of the art java games including Blackjack, Roulette, Stud Poker, slots and scratch cards, and will be available for both practice and real cash play. Registration and deposits can be made via the mobile handset.

Age verification for cash players will be in accordance with the mobile industry´s own Code of Practice, with player deposits being initially restricted to valid credit card transactions only. In addition maximum bet sizes, daily limits on user deposits and advice on cash gaming will be available in order to help prevent irresponsible usage.

The contract covers the provision of content to the WAP site and a broad suite of java based games. This service will be promoted on a revenue sharing basis to the users of Orange World.

Commenting on the launch of the new service Justin Drummond, Chief Executive of Gaming Corporation plc, said,

"The potential worldwide market for mobile gaming is huge and predicted to grow to over US$8.6 Billion in 2006".

via phonemag