New and better mobile devices are being introduced in market these days and these devices offer the best features possible. Players use the latest iPads, tablets and smartphones to play games and companies are racing up to offer the best features to their customers.

A mobile device or gadget is an important item for all of us as apart from gaming it has lot many uses. The mobile industry is abuzz with rumours about the launch of waterproof phones which will work perfectly even when they come in contact with water. Claims have been made that Samsung’s Galaxy S III and Apple’s iPhone 5 will be waterproof and will come in hand to those who spend lot of time near water sources.

Mobile players prefer playing on the move and there are high chances of accidental spills or of the phone falling into water. The new models from Samsung and Apple are sure to solve this problem and players will be able to play games of their choice sitting beside a swimming pool or even at the beach without worrying about damage to their mobile devices.

Presently, there are many companies which offer waterproof mobile phones but these devices do not have as good features as regular models and are lot slower leading to slower internet access. Players opting for water resistant models should check the water resistance rating of the phone and purchase one which has a minimum rating of 4. This ensures that your phone is protected against water splashing while phones with a rating of 8 can be immersed in water and kept for longer durations in metre deep water, still work perfectly.

Waterproof phones from Samsung and Nokia are sure to be a big boon for players who love to play on the move and do not wish to worry about water seeping into their expensive handsets.

Bet365 Casino is running Mobile Roulette Tournament on 14^th February where players can check out the classic European Roulette games available in the Mobile Casino and try their luck at winning a cash prize. There is a $10,000 on offer which will he shared by the top 15 players.

Game play on European Roulette in the Mobile Casino will be counted towards a player’s play and they will be allotted points for the same. The casino will award one Comp Point for every $10 wagered on the game during the promo period which runs from 00:00 to 23:59 GMT on 14^th February. Players who play more and rake up points stand a better chance of moving up the leaderboard and winning a prize.

There is sure to be stiff competition with players fighting it out for the top prize of $200, while the prizes for places 2^nd to 5^th are $150, $120, $100, $80 respectively. Players, interested in this offer have to deposit a minimum of $50 into their casino account during the promo period.

Players interested in mobile promotions better keep any eye out at Bet365 as their Mobile Casino comes up with different offers every month. Those who would love money back offers can check out their Mobile Money Back Rebate promotion on 21^st February and enjoy free casino chips.

The Mobile Casino will give away a 25% rebate on whatever the House takes on the day, to a maximum of $500. Players can play any of their favourite games in the Mobile Casino and get free chips credited into their account.

The new app has been developed following the success of the earlier one and thanks to high demand. Betfair customers can look forward to a great betting experience as the new app includes features such as intuitive landing page with emphasis on live events and scores, trader focused betting experience with betting features similar to those available on the fixed website, easy access to Betfair betting site with insights and analysis from their content team and ability to deposit and withdraw funds from anywhere.

A Betfair spokesperson commented that this App is a game-changer for their customers, offering them a betting experience that replicates the fixed web, while making use of the unique features available on iPad. They added mobile is the coming force in the betting industry, and the shift from online to mobile is in many ways more exciting than the shift from offline to online.

Chief technology officer at Betfair, Tony McAlister, said that the new app has been developed in just two months in their San Francisco facility, demonstrating that the decision to launch a US technology office in Silicon Valley has paid off. He added that he hopes this is the first of the many US developed products which will extend their lead in the online betting space.

The mobile betting figures at Betfair are pretty encouraging with 10% of betting at the site being done via mobile phones. This figure is set to rise further with the company having reported over £800 million of bets traded via mobile devices in the six months of 2011.

Mobile Poker Club believes that their one million players base is most likely to multiply soon thanks to the recently released real-money applications for Android and iOS-enabled smartphones. Players at Mobile Poker Club can download the real-money apps for free and enjoy the full range of games including

Players using Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung and Motorola mobile phones can get the apps and play poker at the site; the exact model numbers can be checked at the poker site. There are different poker games available for play including no-limit and pot-limit Texas hold’em games.

The mobile poker site has declared that their Texas Hold’em Poker tables are available for play at the following stakes:

-          Limit: 1/2, 5/10, 10/20, 50/100

-          Pot Limit: 0.10/0.20, 0.5/1. 1/2., 5/10, 50/100

-          No Limit: 0.05/0.10, 0.10/0.20, 1/2, 5/10, 50/100

A spokesperson at Mobile Poker Club said that they’re not a PC company going mobile. They added that they started as a mobile company and learned how to create a great mobile experience for players. They further stated they had great feedback from beta users of their iOS and Android versions and look forward to bringing their real-money games to smartphones everywhere.

The mobile poker site announced that players can use the new apps to enjoy their range of frequent regular and multi-table shootout sit-and-go events along with an array of daily MTTs with guaranteed prize pools and daily freerolls.

Roxy Palace Mobile is live and available to players and newcomers to the casino can register and avail the games and promotions offered there. Players who use Apple, Android and Blackberry devices can visit the casino and submit their mobile number, enter code and start playing games. Alternately, they can scan to get Roxy Palace Casino on their mobile or text CASINO and send it to 60123. The site will SMS them with instructions on how to get started.

Players who can access the casino have to fill in a short registration form after which they can make their first deposit and get a welcome bonus instantly. The casino offers all mobile players a welcome bonus up to £1,250 free. This bonus is divided and given away on the first six deposits with players getting 100% bonus on the first deposit to a maximum of £150

The casino offers a 25% bonus on the second deposit to a maximum of £125 and a 50% bonus up to £100 on the third deposit. The fourth deposit gives a 30% bonus to a maximum of £150 while the fifth deposit offers 120 free spins which approximates to £624. The sixth deposit gives a 100% bonus to a maximum of £101.

Players are offered various casino games including the popular ones like Tomb Raider, Mega Moolah, Thunderstruck and Mermaid Millions which are available to all players. Apple and Android users can play Bingo Bonanza, Blackjack, Dragon’s Fortune, Roulette, Major Millions, Royal Derby and Jacks or Better.

Blackberry users have the maximum number of games available barring Blackjack, Bingo Bonanza and Dragons Fortune. Keno, Baccarat, 3 Card Poker, Scratch Card, Double Magic, Pub Fruity, Fruit Fiesta 3 Reel, Treasure Nile 5 Reel, Avalon and Scratch’n Score are available only on Blackberry phones.

You even have a choice whether you want to play it online or download it to your computer. Instant play online lets you enjoy the game without the need of downloading and installing it. Thus, you can easily switch from one game to another. If you opt to download and install it, though, you get a full access to the casino.

With the Lucky Nugget, you don’t have to spend another boring and fruitless day. On top of that, you get to hone your analytical skills. Now that’s hitting one bird with one stone!

Latest to launch a mobile casino is UK boomaker Betfred. The online bookie has announced that it has revamped its existing mobile site and added a mobile online casino which features games from International Game Technology (IGT).

Befred.mobi, the new mobile site offers a range of games including table games such as roulette, video poker and blackjack and other popular slot titles namely Cleopatra, Monopoly Multiplier, Chain Reactors, Wipeout and Rainbow Riches.

Recent studies have proved that betting on the move is highly popular and many gambling sites are reporting greater business from their mobile casinos as compared to online casinos. Tastes of players are changing and those who to survive and grow in this competitive environment have to quickly adapt to the changes.

Managing Director at Betfred, Chris Sheffield said that betting on the go is now even easier and with up to 30% of all their bets taken on the mobile this figure will only get higher in 2012. He added that they now have one of the best mobile offerings in the market and coupled with the Betfred mobile casino it is great news for punters.

New Media Executive Vice-President at IGT, Gideon Bierer said that they are delighted to work with their long-standing partner Betfred.com to supply their market-leading mobile games to their customers. He stated that they see mobile as a huge growth area in iGaming and their award-winning casino games are perfectly suited to enable Betfred.com to grow its mobile business.

Net Entertainment, the reputed name in online gaming software provider has launched its first range of games which are sure to please mobile gamers. These new games will be available to those who use iOS-enabled devices such as the iPhone, iPad and iPod.

The newly launched mobile games are being marketed under the brand name NetEnt Touch. Players can look forward to playing the three popular online casino titles namely Gonzo’s Quest, Jack Hammer and blackjack.  Net Entertainment said that more best-in-breed games from their existing portfolio as well as new titles will be released for mobile players as a part of a phased roll-out approach with many partners during 2012.

The CEO at Playtech Bjorn Krantz commented that the Net Entertainment brand is about quality and passion for gaming.  He further stated that this is a great moment for Net Entertainment, their partners and their player base and he is confident that their mobile games will be very well received as the usability and total experience is truly magnificent.

Krantz said that their partners have been waiting for the day Net Entertainment introduced their first mobile games and he was very happy that they now can offer their players a great end-to-end experience moving forward. He added that they will continue to build up a solid portfolio of mobile games, which will frequently launched to the market.

The mobile poker app has been possible thanks to Ongame Network; Bet24.com now offers online poker games via smartphones for both the Apple based products such as iPhones and iPads as well as for Android operating systems. The gaming site has revealed that iPhone users in Austria and Great Britain can download the application via Apple.

Denmark based players who use an iPhone will be able to use this new app from the New Year while those all over the world using Android based mobile devices can start playing mobile poker by visiting Bet24.com.

Lars Kollind, Poker Manager for Bet24.com said that they’re certain that mobile poker is the future. He added that they’re thrilled that Ongame is the first network offering both Android and iPhone poker clients and they can’t wait to offer them to their players. He further said that the new app would enable people to sit on a bus and get the full game experience on their smartphone.

Managing Director at Ongame, David Pittel said that enormous possibilities open up now that poker is a game that players can take with them anywhere. He further said that everyone recognizes that mobile poker is the future and they expect to integrate many more of their partners over the coming months.

Ongame was the first to offer real-money mobile poker application for the iPhone in January before coming out with one for Android based devices in July. The company added that presently the majority of the global market for smartphones is being shared by Android and iOS. This new mobile app is sure to be a hit with players who wish to play on the move.

Martin Davies, CTO at bet365 said there’s a similar excitement as 10 years ago, when they started to explore the full potential of the Internet. Bet365 plans to deliver thousands of sporting events in 2012 including tennis, soccer, squash, snooker, basketball, darts, cricket and horseracing.

Mr. Davies further added that their software development teams have cracked a number of difficult technology challenges to enable them to be one of the first companies to offer a video streaming service across multiple mobile platforms. He stated that as connection speeds still need to catch up, they have designed their product to identify what speed the user is on and deliver the best experience that their phone will allow. This is sure to be great news for mobile punters who’ll no longer feel frustrated with slower connections.

The online gaming company is said to have raced ahead its competitors by leveraging the systems and code it developed for its online In-Play system. Presently, the raw video streams are being supplied by Perform which are then integrated into the bet365 system by their development team.

Davies further said that mobile phones are less challenging than computers as everything is optimised for one screen size. This allows them to focus on the performance and speed of delivery rather than diverting their energy and efforts for different screen sizes.

Bet365 began streaming live video coverage of horse racing on iPhones in October, which proved very popular. The company expects to introduce further developments in 2012 with a service that has been designed specifically for tablets. This sounds like great news for mobile gamers as well as punters.