The Microgaming powered online casino gambling site, Gaming Club Casino, issued a press release this week, celebrating the growth of the Italian gambling market, of which it is a part.

According to the Gaming Club Casino, Italy’s online poker sector has grown larger than any other country in the European Union. Until 2009, it was the UK which dominated the online poker market, but with new laws and changes in Italy, the picture changed in 2010.

When laws first came into effect in Italy, local gamblers were only allowed to play online poker tournaments, however, starting from July last year, new laws permitted real money online poker. It is estimated that substantial growth will continue to take place in the Italian market until at least 2014.

The Gaming Club Casino, which offers its software in multiple languages, including Italian, was established in 1994 and is considered one of Microgaming’s flagship casinos. The site offers extensive gaming opportunities through hundreds of titles, including Cash Splash, Mega Moolah, roulette, blackjack, video poker and more. There are a total of 255 slot games, 44 variants of blackjack, nearly 60 video poker games and 22 table games.

The Gaming Club Casino is offering all new players 30 free spins when they first register with the site, and they can keep whatever they win. In addition, players receive $100 free on their first deposit.

The recent release of the new Nuclear 9’s slot game by Microgaming has resulted in Gaming Club Casino giving away double loyalty points to players of this game for this month.