Chimera's mobile gaming platform to launch in July
May 20, 2005
Nevada-based gambling software developer Chimera Technology Corp.
confirmed this week that its Mobile Gaming Platform (MGP) is in
the final stages of testing. The platform has thus far been ordered
by 724Sportsbook.com and is offered to other licensees of the company's
casino and software products.
Chimera's wireless gaming platform will enable users to access various
casino games through cellular phones and other wireless mobile devices
such as PDA's. The platform will support real play as well as play
for fun options.
Industry analyst Juniper Research, has forecast that the mobile
gambling industry will reach US $16 billion in revenues by 2008.
Market information suggests that currently there are more than 1.7
billion mobile phone users globally.
The Nevada Assembly recently unanimously approved Assembly Bill
No.471, which authorizes the use of mobile gaming communication
devices for gaming in public areas in Nevada casinos. The introduction
of Bill No. 471, has the potential for significant impact on the
future of wireless mobile gaming. The Bill now rests with the Senate
Judiciary Committee.
Chimera President Ken Chua encouraged shareholders to try the beta
games destined for the mobile service either on their cell phones,
wireless PDAs or their personal computers. Interested parties with
cell phones capable of Internet access can test drive Chimera' mobile
gaming platform to play for fun, by entering the following web address
in their cell phone:
http://www.724wap.com, ID: viper, password: chimera
The majority of mobile cellular phones with Internet / WAP access,
manufactured by Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung or Sharp
will be able to access the mobile gaming platform.
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