New Mobile Gaming

The mobile casino at 888.com/mobile is an online casino which features a number of skill games – including online blackjack and poker, along with roulette and slot machines. The casino is easy to install and is supported by most handsets. It enables players to take part in money play games, or free practice games – just for fun, or to hone their skills. The 888.com mobile casino is a fully featured casino client that is like a mobile version of the 888.com site – it offers a safe and secure playing environment so that you can enjoy your online casino games anywhere you are.

Downloading is the client is simple – just enter your phone number on the 888.com/mobile web site, and you will receive an SMS message with a link which you can use to access the client on your mobile phone. The client is free to download, and once installed you have access to all your favourite casino games.

If you wish to play online blackjack, poker, or any of the other games in 'money play' mode then you will need to be a member of the 888.com web site, and over 21 years of age. The practice play mode is available without registration, and a good way to get a feel for the games.

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Love may be only a cell phone call away

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Source says Sanyo mulls mobile sale

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