PR-USA.net - Hop-on to Release an iPhone App for Internet Gambling After Legislation Passed
Hop-on, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HPNN) announced today that they will release an iPhone Application upon approval of the Internet gambling legislation. Last Wednesday Democratic Rep. Barney Frank presented a bill to Congress in hopes of lifting the current ban on Internet gambling.
According to Nielsen Mobile, iPhone boasts approximately 2.3 million US mobile subscribers. Of these users, 20% use their iPhone to play online games. The iPhone App Store continues to grow with a total of 38,075 Active Apps available for download with over 7,000 of those Apps attributed to Games, none of which are a gambling app for money.
Peter Michaels, President and CEO of Hop-on, states, "We believe even more iPhone users will use our application for gaming in real time. As we are in continued support of Rep. Barney Frank's proposed legislation to legalize Internet gambling, Hop-on is moving to release an App immediately after the passing of the bill."
Michaels also stated, "Utilizing the iPhone user interface, players will be able to play interactive gambling games with multiple players in real time. iPhone has the Multi-Touch interface, the accelerometer, GPS, real-time 3D graphics, and 3D positional audio perfect platform for Interactive Streaming Casinos."
About Hop-on:
Hop-on (PINKSHEETS: HPNN) develops and markets wireless phones and accessories for emerging markets and other domestic carriers and is best known for developing the world's first disposable cell phone. Currently, Hop-on is expanding into value-added services, like mobile gambling and SMS wagering. Hop-on's exclusive software will allow users to stream live interactive feed from legal jurisdictions to play poker, blackjack, roulette and baccarat on personal cell phones.
For more information, visit http://www.Hop-on.com or http://www.webcasinos.com
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