Online Casino and Gambling News: January 2014

Internet betting software developer Gamesys has announced that it has secured a deal with FreemantleMedia UK, which will see it developing a bingo game based on the popular British dating show "Take me Out".

Isle of Man based internet betting software developer Microgaming has announced that it has signed a deal with Universal Partnerships & Licensing, which will allow the group to design slots based on the film franchise Jurassic Park.

Las Vegas Sands Owner and anti-gambling advocate Sheldon Adelson is reportedly gearing up to press harder with his campaign to ban online gambling in the United States, this according to Nevada journalist Jon Ralston.

Late last week the Merge Poker Network announced that it has stopped accepting player registrations from the states of New Jersey and Delaware without giving much information as to why.

Live dealer software designer Ezugi has announced that it has partnered with fellow gaming designer Uplay1 to release a hybrid blackjack game that allows for unlimited amounts of players at a live dealer table.

Late last week the administrator handling the claims for US poker players who had their Full Tilt Poker funds seized by the Department of Justice announced that players will officially begin getting their money repaid in February.

A new online casino is on the market, as Curacao licensed Bet Spin win has opened its virtual doors with a full contingent of Microgaming and BetSoft titles.

A lucky punter became the first player in New Jersey to strike it big online, as they hit a large $153,638.75 jackpot while playing "Going Nuts" at the Borgata-Bwin online casino.

A lucky punter had a great start to their weekend as they hit a large $135,421 jackpot while playing Playtech's Diamond Valley slot.

The Bulgarian State Gambling Commission has announced that it has approved eCOGRA as an acceptable testing lab for betting firms looking to enter the country's gambling market.