Starting early next year, a few airlines will bring casino gambling to its larger planes with supplied flat screens next to the seat. According to 888.com, who will be developing the software for the aircraft, there is a tremendous potential that is yet to be discovered. Craps at high altitudes next year, anyone?The first airline to adopt the gambling circuits to its planes is Virgin Airlines, but will be tightly followed by giants like British Airways, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airlines. No information is available on what casino games we can expect to see, although we know with certainty that Craps, Roulette, Blackjack and other popular titles are very safe bets.
According to company representatives, the move to incorporate in-flight real money gambling as entertainment is likely going to reach out to potential customers who have not previously heard of online gambling. The Virgin Airlines project is aimed at an early 2008 release. No announcements have been made regarding the other airlines.
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