WAP (Wireless Access Protocol) allows people to access Internet style information from wherever they happen to be, directly from their cellular phone and other wireless devices. Simply put, now, you can gamble on the run.

A number of digital devices support the WAP protocol including Cellular Phones, PDA's (Personal Digital Assistants), Smartphones, Communicators and Pagers.

Some online casinos only enable HTML mobile gaming. But technology is improving by the day in this area.

Security

Look for the following information from your mobile gaming provider:

* SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
* Digital Courier Tech (Nasdaq: DCTI), FirePay; these are providers of fully-integrated payment software systems for credit card transfers.
* Notice of Confidentiality
* "Your Password and Username under no circumstances will be made available to any third party unless the account holder so instructs. We conduct all our banking and financial affairs in accordance with generally accepted standards of international banking."

Minimum System Requirements:

* Cellular telephone or other wireless device with WAP capability (WML browser) and WAP gateway connectivity. Most casinos do not support other protocols at this time, however wireless innovator Bluetooth is on its way to expanding the wireless gaming market.