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Apple's iPad was hailed as then next potentially huge platform for online gambling apps and already the popular casino game of blackjack has appeared.

With its quirky operating system that doesn't like flash and similarly will not permit any downloadable casino software, the iPad has not made it easy for the online gambling software makers to make full use of its large, touch sensitive high resolution screen and portability. While several great iPhone compatible casinos already exist, they cannot be easily transferred to the iPad because their operation relies on a cell phone service However, that hasn't stopped innovative software providers from trying.

Already, two new iPad compatible blackjack games have been released for players to enjoy with a free download. One is Blackjack Free HD while the other is called simply Blackjack For iPad. Both these games are very playable and highlight the incredible potential this device has for online gambling games.

Blackjack Free HD has first rate, high quality graphics easily as good as anything already available for PC based online casinos with game play smooth and fast as you would expect from this device. At present, the game is only available in a fun version, so you can't wager real money just yet but that is being worked on. It is available from the iTunes online store as a free application, although it is advertising supported meaning you will see an advertising banner on screen along with the game.

Blackjack for iPad also has good graphics with a better fit for the iPad than Blackjack Free HD. It has larger buttons for ease of play on the touch screen and this is probably due in part to it also being available as an iPhone game. It is also a free app with enhanced gesture support, providing better game control for players.

While both games have room for improvement, they give a good preview of what the iPad is capable of in terms of game play and the huge potential for other casino games and poker. It won't be long before we see some of the top online casinos providing games for this incredible device along with all the incentives and bonuses that are already afforded to PC users.

Interestingly, Microgaming has released the Mega Moolah video slot game for the iPhone. This popular jackpot game is already thrilling players in PC based online casinos and there is speculation that an iPad version won't be far away.