This was pretty much a foregone conclusion anyway, but
it's still a significant piece of news. Yesterday the Nevada Gaming
Commission passed a regulation that allows for the use of handheld devices (similar to PDAs) for gambling
in any public area of casinos located in the state. Simply put, you can play blackjack, poker, and other assorted games
while lounging at the pool or another place in the complex where you can be supervised. At this point, you can't use
these devices in your hotel room or any other place where you can be left alone.
Nevada is the first state in the country to do this, and it seems likely that other states that have legalized gambling, including New Jersey and Connecticut, will follow suit (pardon the pun!) in the near future. Of course, they'll be watching Nevada closely to see how it works out, but the revenue possibilities may be too good to pass up for them not to invest in the technology.
