Online Casino and Gambling News: February 2012

Everleaf Gaming has issued a statement that addresses the reasons that it pulled out of the U.S. market earlier this month.

Gaming software developer PopCap Games has announced the release of "Lucky Gem Casino", a casino style game available for play on Facebook.

UK based gambling group William Hill plc has released its full year 2011 financial results today, with a strong emphasis being placed on the company's strong internet gambling performance.

Online poker giant PokerStars is reportedly getting set to launch its new Zoom Poker product imminently.

The World Poker Tour has announced that it has launched a charity initiative with the goal of raising funds to help worthy causes. The Bwin.party digital subsidiary has also laid down an initial donation of $100,000.

American gambling company Bally Technologies has announced that it has acquired internet gaming company Chiligaming.

A bill has been entered into the Mississippi House of Representatives that would legalize online poker in the southern state.

A player who goes by the moniker Twins21 hit a £43,668 progressive jackpot while playing Hearts of Venice at Jackpot Party Casino.

A 47 year old man from Turin, Italy has won €100,000 in 888.it's Money Drop game, the first player ever to do so.

Earlier this week the Ukraine Parliament voted in favor of restricting the ability of problem gamblers to control their property.