$5 Billion in Mobile Wagers in 2009

Global mobile wagers are expected to reach nearly $5 billion in 2009, accelerated by the deployment of on-portal mobile gambling services, combined with higher-profile activity in the mobile channel from leading casinos and betting firms, according to a new report.

Juniper Research mobile gambling report found that the rise in mobile gambling activity in 2008 was expected to continue in 2009 - despite the global financial crisis.

Juniper credit improvements in the user interface of gambling applications and services with aiding the upward trend.

The company also announced that it was awarding its Gold Future Mobile Award for mobile gambling to Mfuse, following the company's acquisition of major contracts in 2008 - including William Hill and Sky Bet.

Spin3 won the silver award for developments including the first commercially available play-for-real casino games for the iPhone and the first integrated mobile operator billing system for mobile casinos.

Juniper Research uses interviews, case studies and analysis from representatives of leading mobile gaming organizations in its studies.

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