Casino Apps

Real-money gaming apps are allowed on the App Store, but only under strict conditions. Here is what Apple's guidelines say about licensing, location limits, in-app purchases and native apps. […]

An account that holds money and identity documents is a target for criminals. Here is a practical iPhone checklist: passcodes, two-factor login, SIM protection and scam spotting. […]

Card games were there on day one of the App Store in 2008. From Apple's own Texas Hold'em to play-money tables and regulated real-money apps, here is how the game moved onto the phone. […]

Cross a state line and your sportsbook app may stop taking bets. Here is why gambling apps are geo-restricted, how the iPhone location check works and why VPNs and spoofing do not help. […]

Open a licensed sportsbook or casino app on a jailbroken iPhone and you will often get an error. Here is why operators block modified devices, what they look for in general terms and what to do instead. […]

Social casino slots became some of the highest-earning games on the App Store. Here is how they work, why they are not legally gambling in most places, and the court case that challenged that idea. […]

From official lottery apps that scan tickets to courier services and fake jackpot texts, the lottery has moved onto the iPhone. Here is what the legitimate options look like and how to spot the scams. […]