GSN Games announced the launch of Sparcade on iOS. The game allows users to play competitive versions of Solitaire TriPeaks, Scrabble, Tetris Burst, Pac-Man and Wheel of Fortune to win virtual currency or real money.
In Sparcade, users begin by selecting an avatar to represent them in the game. From there, users can compete in practice and real-money matches against friends and strangers. In practice matches, users can wager a virtual currency called Tokens for a chance to win additional Tokens. Real-money matches, meanwhile, see users wager real money for a chance to win additional money.

Players receive 10,000 Tokens to begin, and they can add their own real money to the app via credit card or PayPal. Additional Tokens cannot be purchased. The entry fees for real-money matches start at $1, and users can withdraw money from their in-game accounts at any time. Players in the U.S. can see whether their states allow real-money gaming in Sparcade here. In each game, the player is matched up with other players of a similar skill level, and every player receives the same game setup to keep things fair. For instance, in Wheel of Fortune, all players will work to solve the same puzzles, and they will each receive the same dollar amount on each “spin.” All users will also play for the same amount of money in the bonus round. In this way, the outcome of each match will be determined by the skills and choices of the players, rather than by luck. Matches are...