The big problem I ran into with the iPad when I first got to give one a test run was that it didn’t run Flash. Flash is the program that many online casinos design their programs to run in. Not just online casinos but may websites run a Flash interface to let you interact with the site. So, the not flash friendly iPad was a bit of a problem. And a stand off between the web and Apple. Because Steve Jobs said he wasn’t going to add Flash to the iPad and everyone needed to get on board. Oh, Steve. You always expect them to follow you.
And they do. After all, Apple customers are known for spending money on trends. This is something that is attractive to any place trying to make money. Such as online casinos. Apple delivers what they want – a web savvy customer base that will spend money online without panicking. So, it really only makes sense for online casinos to adapt to Steve Jobs’ view of the world rather than waiting for him to come over to their side.
Betfair, one of the largest gambling sites not available in the US, (Which is why US gamblers will be wonder Bet who?), is launching its first IPAd betting app. The app will let players in England and Ireland (sorry US) gamble on their iPad. But this new trend of designing for the iPad also has Betfair looking to hire about 100 people in technology jobs. Which is a part of online gambling that sometimes people forget about. It may be entertainment for the gamblers, but it is a money making industry that provides jobs in a variety of fields, including higher paying tech jobs. So here’s to Steve Jobs for creating some jobs.