15 Gambling Tools and Gadgets for the Tech-Savvy Gambler

Wednesday, December 10th, 2008

Written by Reno Rollins

Gambling tools and gadgets are especially popular with the tech-savvy gambler. Oddly enough, however, they can be difficult to find when doing a simple online search. For that reason, I decided to put together a list of the best 15 gambling tools and gadgets for the tech-savvy gambler. Hopefully, this should allow you to spend more time gambling and less time searching all over the Internet.

1. Deluxe Touch Screen Portable Video Poker Game

For poker fans on the go, this electronic gambling gadget allows you to play seven of the most popular poker games (including Draw Poker, 2s Wild, Bonus Poker, 2x Bonus Poker, 2xx Bonus Poker, 2x Joker’s Wild and Joker’s Wild) without being stuck at the casino. The touch screen design allows you to fold, draw and hold with ease, and the large 8-inch screen makes it easy to see what’s going on.

Recommended for those who want to practice their video poker skills without losing money, this gambling gadget can be found online for $79.99. Also offers automatic scorekeeping and authentic casino sounds.

2. Pokermate Table

In the modern game of poker, it’s not unusual to find gamblers who prefer playing online. For these men and women, holding a virtual hand of cards may seem perfectly natural. The Pokermate Table was designed with that thought in mind.

This gaming innovation looks like a full-sized poker table, but each seat also contains a video display terminal. Players are dealt virtual cards on these screens, and a touch screen interface allows them to view their cards, place bets and make all other necessary moves. The system also keeps track of everyone’s chips, plus calculates the rake and the pots.

3. Mahjong USB Flash Drive

The national game of China, Mahjong is also popular throughout the world. And like any popular game, you can bet that people love to wager on it. Now you can show your support by buying a nifty Mahjong USB Flash Drive.

While it costs around $400, you can choose from either 8GB or 16GB of storage space. In addition, the mahjong tiles will be custom engraved by hand to represent the characters of your choosing.

4. Deluxe Touch Screen Blackjack Game

Selling online for $79.99, this deluxe touch screen blackjack game is ideal for busy blackjack fans. You can play the game anywhere, and the 8-inch illuminated screen makes viewing a snap. The entire game folds up for easy transport, and an automatic stop mode helps conserve battery power for those long trips.

The tech-savvy gambler should be delighted to learn that this game features one, two and six deck blackjack, and it also includes features such as splitting, surrendering and doubling down.

5. Six Deck Card Shuffler

While this is hardly the most high-tech gambling gadget on the list, it is one of the most useful. The six deck card shuffler allows anyone to easily shuffle multiple decks without the risk of cheating or dropping cards all over the floor.

To get started, just cut the deck and lay the cards flat on one of the trays. After that, all you have to do is press a button; this handy gambling tool will do all the rest. Sells online for $16.99.

6. The eDeck

Using Wi-Fi technology, the eDeck is connected directly to the Venetian Resort Hotel Casino in Las Vegas. High-stakes players can use this device to play from the Venetian’s High Limit Slot Salon, and available games include baccarat, blackjack, slots, video poker and both European and American roulette. Games from Cantor’s are also available, including Statjack, Bonus Roulette and XtraOdds Baccarat. At the end of the month, you’ll find wins or losses have been added or subtracted from your bank account.

7. The X10 Automated Poker Table

With a price of almost $30,000, the X10 Automated Poker Table is an excellent option for wealthy poker players looking to host home games. This high-tech poker table features a 12-inch screen for each player, and it can accommodate up to 10 people. A touch screen in the center of the table displays the house hand.

While the Pokermate Table is only available in casinos, the X10 can be purchased by anyone with enough money. The cost is prohibitive, but this electronic gambling gadget will provide hours of enjoyment for the tech-savvy gambler.

8. Royal Poker Eyewear

This line of poker eyewear isn’t exactly high-tech, but it is manufactured using state-of-the-art methods. Superior to regular poker sunglasses (which make it hard to see in dimly-lit rooms), the Royal Poker Eyewear maximize the light in the room. The special mirrored coating also shields up to 98% of your opponents’ vision, thus preventing them from recognizing critical tells. As gambling tools go, it’s one of the most essential items in the poker player’s toolbox.

9. Shocking Roulette

Perhaps the most wicked electronic gambling game out there, Shocking Roulette should not be played by anyone wearing a pacemaker or suffering from a heart condition or epilepsy. Basically, each player (up to 4) places a fingertip into one of the game’s electronic chambers. The start button is then pressed, and a countdown of lights and sounds begins.

When the countdown is finished, one of the players receives a stiff electrical jolt. While some players have also taken to drinking after the shock is administered, others have started placing bets on who’s going to get shocked next.

While I learned about this game online, I also had trouble finding anyone who actually sold it. If you’re a thrill seeker with a passion for gambling, you might have to check eBay in order to find this sadistic gambling gadget.

10. Poker Chip Flash Drive

From Memorex, this 1GB device looks just like a poker chip, and it makes an excellent gift for the tech-savvy gambler. The flash drive also has built-in software, allowing you to play Texas Hold’em right on your PC. These poker chip flash drives can be purchased at Target.

11. Mobile Gambling

Mobile gambling is the wave of the future, and many cell phones and PDAs already offer some form of gambling (turning them into electronic gambling gadgets). In fact, many online casinos and cardrooms are already offering mobile options, and most European bookmakers have gotten involved.

By 2010, the mobile gambling market is expected to be worth $20 billion. Mobile lotteries are expected to draw the most players, followed by sports betting and casino gambling.

12. Girard-Perregaux 1945 Jackpot Tourbillion Watch

The limited-edition and massively expensive Swiss watch is made of 18k pink gold. It also has a fully-working slot machine inside, which has been modeled after the Liberty Bell (the world’s first slot machine). Each time the reels stop, chimes can be heard, and additional bells are present if the player hits a jackpot.

13. CP1250 Sports Betting Pager

While pagers aren’t exactly considered cutting edge by tech-savvy gamblers, this handy sports gambling tool is worth its weight in gold. That’s because it sends you scoring updates every two minutes, as well as providing odds and lines from major Vegas and offshore casinos.

Manufactured by Motorola, there are no fees or activation costs, and the service is available in over 8,000 cities in the United States. Every major sport is included, and that also includes college basketball and football. Injury reports and weather updates are also available.

14. Horse Racing Challenge

This horse racing game is a must-have for fans of The Sport of Kings. A realistic racetrack is included, and players actually take control of radio controlled horses via a handheld transmitter. Nudge the competition out of the way and make a run down the final stretch. The basic set is available for $89.95, while extra horses cost $39.95 each. The prefect gift for the horse racing fan in your life.

15. Texas Hold’em Poker Odds Calculator

This handheld gambling tool calculates your odds of winning at each stage of the game. It also provides suggestions on the best plays in any Texas Holdem situation. Useful while playing online or in person, this poker gadget allows you to constantly improve your game.

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Jesse Goodin Says:
December 10th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
A friend of mine just emailed me one of your articles from a while back. I read that one a few more. Really enjoy your blog. Thanks

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