This week, Aristocrat announced the release of its popular social casino app Heart of Vegas on the Android mobile platform. The game was previously only available on Facebook and to iOS devices, so this launch has been long awaited.

Why Such A Long Wait?

Although Android sales continue to thrive year-on-year, it still remains the second destination for app developers. When designing a new mobile app or game, developers want to ensure that it will work on all of the devices on which it will be released.

For iOS, there are less than 10 devices that developers have to design for. For Android, there are thousands of devices from various manufacturers.

There is also the fact that some developers are concerned that Android is a less profitable marketplace. So, there is always some reluctance when launching mobile apps for Android.

The Look

If you’ve played Heart of Vegas on Facebook, you will notice that it is almost exactly the same as the new mobile Android version. The interface is very easy to navigate, and the games feature vibrant graphics that will keep you engaged.

Game Selection

There are dozens of popular Aristocrat titles available on Heart of Vegas. Games like Miss Kitty, Big Red, More Chilli, Tiki Torch, Queen of the Nile, More Hearts and 50 Dragons can all be played on this app. The great thing about this app is that all of the games are immediately available.

There is no need to level up to unlock new games. Instead, you can play all of the games from the time you first login. As you level up, you can unlock higher stakes.

There are also progressive jackpot games available. Miss Kitty, More Chilli and Phoenix Fantasy offer generous jackpots worth millions of coins. So, if you get really lucky on one of these games, you will see your coin balance skyrocket.

Earning Coins

When you begin playing, you’ll have 12 million coins to play with. Every day, you can spin a prize wheel and collect more coins with which you can wager on the wide array of games. Even when you unlock the higher stakes, you should still be able to earn enough free coins to keep betting without having to buy coins.

Social Features

In the Android version of Heart of Vegas, there are not very many social features to take advantage of. When you collect coins, you can share the status on Facebook, but there is no real way to interact with friends on this app. While some players may miss the social aspect, it is a relief that there is no requirement to send app requests to your friends in order to claim prizes.