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Probability plc says it is uniquely positioned to take advantage of "consumer fatigue with online gaming, boredom with the lottery, and the overpriced traditional mobile games on offer today."

 According to the Gambling Commission's survey data on remote gambling participation, over the year to June 2008, gambling via mobile phone was only 2.3 percent of the 8,000 adults surveyed.

As Alderney Gambling's head of e-commerce development, Robin Le Prevost says the past two years have been quite fascinating and challenging as any period in this sector.

betNOW.co.uk is offering an option to place a bet via a text message, which is charged to the user's mobile phone bill.

MX Telecom has released The UK Regulatory Guide, a practical guide to compliance and best practice for mobile service providers.

The publication provides an insight into the key regulatory requirements and best practices related to the provision of mobile services; incorporating the requirements of bodies including The Gambling Commission.

Mobile phone gambling specialist Probability says it is enjoying 'Lidl effect' in its business as it posted £1.37 billion in revenues in the second quarter, up 10 percent from the last quarter.

The increase comes despite the traditional summer holiday slowdown in July and August, it said.

Spin3 is set to foray into the South American market. The mobile gambling solutions provider will be introducing its suite of mobile casino games, including classic games such as Blackjack, Roulette and Poker as well as the high-value progressive jackpot game, Major Millions, to the South American market through its turnkey GameWire solution.

Tabcorp's Sky Channel has signed an agreement with the Optus 3G mobile network to feature the racing channel's broadcasts on a new mobile network in Australia. The live coverage will be available to Optus 3G customers in time for the spring carnival.

Mobile gambling is still considered to be a very niche activity. According to the Gambling Commission's survey data on remote gambling participation till June 2008, gambling via mobile phone was only 2.3 percent of the 8,000 adults surveyed.