Interesting Mobile Slots Developments

July 12, 2012

This year has seen mobile slots take off in a massive way. This is in no doubt due to the availability of fairly inexpensive mobile devices which are now powerful enough to run this kind of application. Almost every mobile devices including the iPhone, iPad, Blackberry and Google Android enabled devices now have access to mobile slots in one shape or form.

In fact, we only just reported on the fact that Playtech is ready to launch its long awaited mobile slots platform a few days ago, and we certainly didn’t think we would be bringing you more mobile slots news quite so soon!

The first piece of news we have for you is that the social gaming giant Zynga, which already operates the most popular Facebook poker room, Zynga Poker, is looking to acquire Ongame, a well-established Swedish mobile slot operator which is currently owned and operated by Bwin. Originally it looked as if ShuffleMaster would acquire Ongame, but the offer was withdrawn and Zynga have stepped up to the table. Should this merger take place it will be the biggest in the social gaming arena, and one which could have far reaching repercussions on established mobile slots operators.

The second piece of mobile slots news is that AbZorba Games LLC is now ready to release its brand new mobile slots platform named AGON. This will be a direct competitor to many existing social gaming platforms, including those operated by Zynga, so this is a pretty contentious piece of news.

Andrew Hughes of AbZorba Games LLC, has said that the company “firmly believe the collision between virtual and real money gambling worlds is happening and AbZorba is perfectly positioned to monetize the link between the two for its iGaming partners.”

We are entirely convinced that mobile slots will continue to be the hot ticket item for mobile casino operators in the coming months, and we also fully expect certain social gaming aspects to begin to be used across online casino sites in general, and we are sure that the likes of Zynga and Ongame can provide innovation in this area.

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