Curious how well you can bet the odds? Psydian Interactive Ltd. is working on a Windows Phone 7 app, MyBookie, that will let you bet on real sporting events, with real odds but using fantasy cash. The app has been submitted to Microsoft for approval and barring any unforeseen complications, the software developer hopes to have the gaming app available later this month.
According to the press release,
"Sports fans and gaming enthusiasts alike have a lot to look forward to, as live scores from both professional and collegiate events are interwoven into a fantasy world fueled by virtual currency."
The app includes Facebook integration where you can compete against your Facebook friends to see how large of a fortune you can amass. A Facebook version of the MyBookie is also in the works.
MyBookie mobile features include:
- League support includes: NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, NCAA Basketball, MLB, and NHL
- Daily/Weekly event schedules, place your virtual wager days in advance
- Live game scores and information including current Vegas odds
- Multiple betting scenarios including: Game Spread, Moneyline, Over/Under, and Parlays
- Wager history and analysis across multiple sports for an entire year
- Player interaction with constantly evolving virtual characters
It looks like an interesting application and once it hits the Marketplace, we'll get a review worked up. For the full Press Release, just follow the break.
Psydian Interactive Ltd. submits ‘MyBookie’ Mobile for approval on Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 platform:
Pittsburgh PA, December 14th, 2010: Psydian Interactive, Ltd. today announced that the mobile edition of their upcoming social network game “MyBookie” has been submitted for approval on Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 platform. The December launch of the WP7 MyBookie game will coincide with the company’s soon to be released MyBookie Facebook game. Sports fans and gaming enthusiasts alike have a lot to look forward to, as live scores from both professional and collegiate events are interwoven into a fantasy world fueled by virtual currency. Build your fortune as you see fit, and compete against friends and family via MyBookie Mobile’s Facebook integration. Do you take the spread or bet the over/under? The choice will soon be yours. www.mybookiegame.com
“The MyBookie franchise is not only exciting but ground-breaking. As development continues, the possibilities seem endless. The choices made in our virtual world are impacted by what occurs live on your television…” – Joshua K. Johnson, Psydian Interactive, Ltd. President
Real sports, real lines, fantasy cash. Play on the go with MyBookie Mobile, only on Windows Phone 7.
MyBookie Mobile Features include:
- League support includes: NFL, NCAA Football, NBA, NCAA Basketball, MLB, and NHL
- Daily/Weekly event schedules, place your virtual wager days in advance
- Live game scores and information including current Vegas odds
- Multiple betting scenarios including: Game Spread, Moneyline, Over/Under, and Parlays
- Parlay up to four events across multiple sports to increase win payout
- Wager history and analysis across multiple sports for an entire year
- Player interaction with constantly evolving virtual characters
- Daily and consecutive login bonuses
- Facebook leaderboard integration and rewards
- and more…

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