Mobile Gaming Continues Rapid Growth

You smartphone, tablet or other mobile device is your ticket to go-anywhere casino gaming for fun or profit.

Hundreds of online casinos are embracing the growth of mobile gaming with free and paid apps that you can use to lay wagers or simply play your favorite casino games just for the fun of it. Most free apps are for mobile gambling, while apps to play free games often cost a few dollars.



Online casinos often provide the free apps so that you can bet on sports and horse racing, play mobile slots or find a card game. You also can play table games, keno, bingo and other popular casino games.

If you just want to play without risking money, many paid apps will support it. Online casinos often charge a fee for the apps through which you can play casino games without risking or winning any cash. The fee offsets the cost of developing the apps, which have proven to be very popular among consumers.

Since about 2014 and through 2020, downloads of mobile gaming apps are expected to grow at an annual rate of about 11 percent, mobile marketing researcher Mobile Advertising Watch reports.

With such consistent growth expected year after year, more of the best online casinos are producing mobile apps that you can use on your smartphone, tablet or other mobile device.

Most of the apps are developed for Android operating systems, but online casinos also develop apps for Apple's iOS operating system. That makes it possible for owners of virtually any current mobile device to download a casino gaming app and have fun playing their favorite games.

You also can go to free websites, like much games, and to play free online casino games without risking any of your money. Free slots and other games give you visually enhanced games with special bonus rounds and other exciting perks.

The free games provide countless hours of potential gaming fun. They also enable you to practice possible betting strategies for when you play cash games, either live in a traditional casino, or with your mobile device.

Once you have the experience and confidence to try live gaming, depending on where you live and the laws therein, you can give actual mobile gambling a try. Some of the world's most recognized gambling firms support mobile gambling, like Caesars Entertainment, MGM Resorts International and William Hill.

That gives you a world of possibilities for mobile gambling, so long as it is legal where you are located. Otherwise, cash-free games will give you the fun and practice you need for your next trip to a land-based casino.