Unlike mobile gambling which almost ancient, placing wagers on horse races is to date an unexploited means of income from gamblers using mobile phones. According to Newsday, plans to begin making use of a new feature known as mWager enabling Windows Mobile holders to place racing wagers on their mobile phones, is being made by the New York Racing Association.

The state Racing and Wagering Board has to first approve the technical features, and if this succeeds, bettors will be able to access data regarding the horse they are gambling on, its winning odds, its proprietor and trainer. In case of theft of the handset the entire process will have the security of PIN protection. 

According to mWager, if they release it, there is a good chance that in additional markets is could assist in providing associated services.

Posted on: October 26, 2007

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