Finnish mobile telephone manufacturer Nokia has announced that fans of online gambling will soon have another option to access their favourite websites while out and about.

The Espoo-based giant revealed that it will soon be releasing its X3 Touch And Type handset featuring Internet connectivity that owners can use to access their favourite online casinos and poker rooms.

Nokia stated that its X3 features a ‘unique combination of a touchscreen and traditional twelve-button phone keypad’ that users can also employ to place wagers on a range of sporting events.

“As Nokia’s first Touch And Type phone, the Nokia X3 allows people to tap quickly on the bright color touchscreen as well as enjoy the familiarity of the full keypad for quick fire text messages and phone calls,” read a statement from Nokia.

The X3 also features 3G, WLAN, a music player and an FM radio while photography buffs will enjoy a five-megapixel camera with a four-time digital zoom feature that can take still and video images.

“Innovation is not just a high-end game,” said Mary McDowell, Mobile Phones Executive Vice-President for Nokia.

“The Nokia X3 is a great example of bringing new consumer value to lower price points.

“With the Nokia X3, we are giving consumers the best of both worlds by combining a touchscreen and a keypad in an affordable device. We have given people a larger screen with clear icons and menus plus kept critical keys such as the send and end keys. We’ve also added dedicated function keys for important links like music and text messaging.”

The X3 is expected to go on sale in the third quarter with a retail price of approximately €125 excluding taxes and subsidies.