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US mobile games publisher Glu Mobile has partnered with UK outfit Probability PLC to break into the gambling market. The deal will see Probability developed real-money betting apps featuring Glu branding and IP, with both companies sharing marketing and publishing duties. The first titles will arrive on iOS in early …
Read More »Zynga turns its attention to real-money gambling
With its latest financial results being labelled as a disaster” by analysts, Zynga has unveiled plans to enter the real-money gambling market. CEO Mark Pincus says the company will launch a real-money poker gamer in the first half of next year. "We have our first [real-money gambling] products in development, …
Read More »Skybet opens, then closes, betting on iPad 3 features
News Corp-owned Skybet last night invited punters to lay down money on what features they think will be included in the upcoming iPad 3. But only hours after going live, the firm decided to pull the plug. Bets on offer included whether the iPad 3 will feature a Retina display …
Read More »PopCap enters gambling sector
EA subsidiary PopCap is to dip its toes in the gambling waters with the release of its fourth Facebook game – Lucky Gem Casino. As the name and platform would suggest, the title will allow players to gamble with virtual currency. It will include a total of seven mini-games. It …
Read More »Atlantic City gambling goes mobile
A new bill has legalised the use of wireless devices for gambling in casinos
Read More »Zynga keen on gambling growth
Browser games developer Zynga is "actively" seeking opportunities in online gambling for Zynga Poker, the company has revealed A spokesperson for the FarmVille studio said that it was looking for potential partners for the new initiative as it looks to increase its earnings after going public. We build games and …
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