Will Apple ever allow real money Blackjack, Roulette or Slots games in the App Store?

Here is what I can't understand, why do Apple seem to have such a vendetta against mobile casino games when they are quiet happy to allow sports betting and poker apps into the App Store? Why do Apple make the judgement that one type of mobile gambling is acceptable and can be included in their sacred App Store and deem other types of mobile gambling, like Blackjack or Roulette, unfit to occupy space on its hallowed turf.

I like to play the odd game of slots or roulette on my iPhone or iPad (via mobile apps). Over the course of a month I would never gamble more than £50. For me it's just a mindless way to reduce stress for an hour or two when I need to. Now I'm sure many of the people who use the Paddy Power sports betting app lose a lot more money than me over the same time period. I'm sure the same goes for many people playing mobile poker on the Bwin app. I just don't understand why Apple feel that people who play mobile poker or place the odd sports bet can be trusted, while those of us who'd like to play the casino games on the iPhone are some kind of degenerate gamblers?

Sorry for the rant but I just don't understand the discrimination against casino players. I love Apple products so I'd love to know what the logic is behind their thinking here?

 

I think it has been easier to get sportsbooks and poker apps approved because there is a level of skill involved in placing sports bets or playing texas hold'em. Casinos games are generally thought of as being games of pure luck.

 

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Noob question here: is it because of the laws being different in one state/country over another that they're holding off with gambling apps?

 

Yeah I think so, it's a legal minefield at the moment. Apple are generally pretty cautious when it comes to this type of thing.

 

hey sally, thanks for the reply. i agree, Apple's one of those conscientious or in the least scrupulous companies especially when it comes to the law. although in terms of leveraging against android i think they should be more aggressive in this area -joe

 

Drake USA casino is the first cash game mobile casino to accept players from the U.S.[/QUOTE]

It's great that a U.S. facing online casino is finally offering some HTML5 casino games for US gamers. The market is so big in the States that it's bound to be a huge success. Hopefully the selection of games will grow to include baccarat, craps and keno also.

 

I think it's only a matter of time at this stage as more and more states like New Jersey and Nevada begin to legalize online gambling. Both the 888 and PartyPoker apps are now available in the Apple App Store providing you are based in New Jersey. Other States are sure to follow when they say how much revenue these states are making from sports betting, poker and casino games. http://forums.iphonebettingapps.com...ilable-in-New-Jersey-in-the-U-S-(iPhone-iPad)

 

Online gambling companies who apply for permits in US states like New Jersey also have to pay a high rate of tax for the privilege of operating legally. This taxes will affect their bottom line so they will not be able to offer the same type of odds, free bets, promotions and offers that offshore gambling companies will be able to provide for their players.

 

What about free bets? Do any of these U.S. casinos offer new players no deposit bonuses?

 

Will there be a separate app store for the Apple Watch?

 

i know there are a couple of apple watch bookmaker but are there any apple watch casinos yet?