Mobile For Fun -- I-gaming software developer Zone4Play has launched mobile play-for-fun casino applications for users of Sony-Ericsson, O2 and Orange IL's cellular networks in the United Kingdom. The casino games, developed in J2ME technology, can be downloaded and played either offline or online with WAP-enabled devices. Sony-Ericsson users can access the games through the Sony Fun Web site, while Orange IL users will use Java applications and O2 users will use WAP applications. Zone4Play plans to launch a networked skill-games solution that will enable players to compete head to head.
SportXction on VC -- The Victor Chandler Group's Gibraltar-based operating arm, Victor Chandler International, has successfully launched Interactive Systems Worldwide Inc.'s SportXction play-by-play betting platform at www.victorchandler.com and www.vcbet.com. In August, Victor Chandler UK Limited launched SportXction on its British site. The company will now begin an extensive online marketing campaign to promote the SportXction platform.
Boss Acquisition -- Boss Media, a Swedish I-gaming software provider, is acquiring an interest in Jadestone Group AB, another Swedish company that develops games and technology for mobile phones and various digital channels. Jadestone Group has created a unique 3D platform in Java for skill games in a Web-based environment. Boss is acquiring 20 percent of Jadestone's shares and will have the option of purchasing an additional 5 percent. Since both companies benefit by gaining access to each other's customers and products, both entered an agency agreement to increase their interest in promoting sales of each other's products. There is also a development agreement in place whereby Boss will assign mobile games development projects to Jadestone.