Sportsbook application for Android
American Wagering Inc., a subsidiary of Leroy’s Sportsbook has software currently being tested with an application for Google’s Android OS smart phones, within the state of Nevada.
If successful, the sportsbook software application could lead to other casinos looking to offer their patrons the same betting software, but until that happens, the Nevada lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow hotel guests to play ‘real money’ casino games via a mobile device throughout all public areas.
Once guest check in, they would be given a device that they could use in places such as the bars, restaurants, swimming pools, attractions, shopping areas and even entertainment shows and sporting events with the hotel complex. They would not however work on the casino floor.
It is proposed that the gambling devices would players’ comp system that is already in use in each casino, so as to encourage visitors to use the system.
Recently purchased by William Hill, Leroy’s currently has 72 locations in Nevada, and considering recent drops in revenue in Las Vegas, other operators would love to get their casino involved in either the mobile sportsbook application for use throughout Nevada, or on the betting software for in house only use.
MGM Casino VP Scott Voeller said that falling profits are forcing the company to go ‘on the offensive’ by introducing new methods of doing business such as gizmos, gadgets and innovative technology. “Now it’s time to invest further in our technology and in our programs.”
The games proposed for the mobile casino games will include all the standard table games found on the gaming floor, including blackjack, baccarat, roulette, keno, betting on sporting events and slots.
Vegas Casino operators are aiming their sights at younger, high-tech gamblers with the social media and mobile gaming betting software.
“They want to get in on the latest gadgets,” said industry consultant Bill Palermo.
And Nevada isn’t the online state thinking of new ways to draw in the younger, savvier clitentele.
“We are interested in upgrading our technology in order to be competitive with existing gaming markets,” said Lois Rice, executive director of the Colorado Gaming Association. “We definitely want to offer as many options to our guests as possible.”
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