Online Casino and Gambling News: February 2012

Wagering software developer NuWorks has released its newest video slot "Red Raiding Hood", a take on the classic children's story "Little Red Riding Hood".

German based wagering software developer Crowdpark has announced the release of its two newest social betting games, "Pet Vegas" and "Ante Up".

Iowa State Senator Jeff Danielson's bill seeking to legalize internet poker within the Hawkeye State has been successfully placed on the State Senate Calendar.

888 Casino had its Gold Rush Showdown video slot jackpot hit twice within a week, when players hit a €130,590 and €43,282 win each.

UK based Sportingbet plc has released its first half fiscal results for the period ending January 31st, 2012, showcasing strong growth in the Australian market.

Online gambling magnate and founder of Bodog Calvin Ayre has been indicted by the U.S. government on two charges along with three other Canadians.

A Canadian citizen has plead guilty in Manhattan federal court to conspiracy charges related to the Black Friday indictments filed last year against online poker companies and payment processors.

Electronic payment processor Ukash has announced that it has expanded its services to Argentina, allowing for players from the South American country to deposit and withdraw cash through their website.

The United States Department of Homeland Security has seized the .com domain of gambling licensing brand Bodog, even though the company left for a .eu domain some time ago.

Two online poker payment processors indicted in relation to the U.S. Government's Black Friday case have made a fresh motion to show that poker is a game of skill, not an illegal gambling game of chance.