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Old 08-07-2003, 10:30 PM
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http://www.handango.com/brainstore/...productId=82943

Here's an interesting twist - the developer has created a game that, when played, creates unique identifiers that can be used to claim prizes. The details are very sketchy at the moment, but if you're looking for a Casino-style game, check this out one...



"The first ever Casino game for a PDA with real prizes! Experience the casino on your Pocket PC with this collection of 5 cool casino games ! Featuring real prizes, sampled casino sound effects and realistic gameplay (including a daily withdrawal limit so go easy!)."

The full version will run you $14.95 USD. [Affiliate]
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Old 08-07-2003, 11:31 PM
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Interesting ... is that legal in the US with gambling laws the way they exist?
 
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Old 08-07-2003, 11:37 PM
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Interesting ... is that legal in the US with gambling laws the way they exist?
Who cares? The bloke is in the UK. :lol:
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Old 08-08-2003, 12:01 AM
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Interesting ... is that legal in the US with gambling laws the way they exist?
You would have no way of enforcing his actually paying out the prizes.
 
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Old 08-08-2003, 01:07 AM
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Fishy I think......... Marketing ploy........
 
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Old 08-08-2003, 05:04 AM
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Fishy I think......... Marketing ploy........
Caveat Emptor! Or as PTB once said, "There's a sucker..." Well, you know the rest! :wink:

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Old 08-08-2003, 05:19 AM
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Interesting ... is that legal in the US with gambling laws the way they exist?
It's legal in the US as long as you do not have to pay to be entered into the contest. In this case, you are able to win prizes in the trial version without having to purchase the software.

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