Online Casino and Gambling News: January 2014

US online betting software developer Scientific Games has announced that it has struck a deal with the state of Maine, and will provide lottery games to players in the state.

Internet betting giant International Game Technology has posted their first quarter 2014 financial results, noting positive growth in several areas.

Internet betting software supplier EveryMatrix has announced that it has struck a deal with World Match which will see it adopting the Malta developer's titles into its gaming platform.

The Quebec First Nation online betting jurisdiction of Kahnawake has released its latest report on the gaming disputes for the full year of 2013, noting a low number of complaints filed by disgruntled punters.

Internet betting software developer Net Entertainment has announced the release of its newest video slot "Big Bang' -- an interstellar slot that is sure to provide some explosive wins.

The Chairman of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board told the Times-Picayune newspaper that he expects a bill to be introduced this year that would legalize online betting in his state.

US poker interest group the Poker Players Alliance revealed that the United States Department of Justice has approved the release of $82 million to repay 30,000 poker players who had their money seized by the government on Black Friday.

Internet betting software designer Microgaming have announced that they have released a multiplayer version of its luxury slot "The Finer Reels of Life".

A high stakes professional player was sentenced to five months in prison and forced to give up $2 million for helping organize and execute a high end betting ring that involved several high profile celebrities.

Premier League football team Coventry City FC has announced that it has signed online betting firm 12Bet to a one match sponsorship deal, which will see the casino firm sponsoring Coventry City's away kit.