Online Casino and Gambling News: September 2014

The world welcomed a new online casino this week as the Malta licensed Casino Cruise opened its doors to the public.

Internet betting site Winner.co.uk has announced that it has signed a sponsorship deal with Premier League club West Ham United.

Playtech's Everybody's Jackpot was won earlier today by a lucky punter, awarding $454,084 to the big winner and those who played the game within the 24 hours preceding the hit.

Nevada based betting firm Ultimate Gaming has announced that it is leaving the New Jersey online betting market due to a breach of contract by the bankrupt Trump Taj Mahal Casino.

Internet poker giant PokerStars has reached out to its UK customers, giving them information to prepare them for a transition to the company's new UK site.

Former online betting site BetButler has announced that it has hired the firm InsolvePlus to handle its financial affairs after it closed its online casino and had its UK gaming license revoked.

The government of Hong Kong reportedly will not be blocking citizen access to online betting sites, saying that it respects the rights of its residents' freedom to information.

Earlier today the world welcomed a new millionaire, as Playtech's Gladiator jackpot was hit for $1,370,697.

On Saturday a punter at Party Casino won $293,412 while playing one of the casino's slots that are tied into The Big One Mega Cash Jackpot.

Internet betting destination EnergyCasino has announced that it has decided to add online betting games from Net Entertainment, Microgaming, and Server Based Solutions later this year.