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If you thought that in order to win an online slots tournament you need to be a seasoned pro, think again. The results of the recent All Slots Casino $100,000 slots tournament certainly attest otherwise. As published in the Jackpot Factory’s recent press release, All Slots handed out nearly $80,000 in tournament winnings to new players, including the $50,000 grand prize jackpot to a new player from Norway.

The lucky Norwegian goes by the screen name of Per Magnus S, and had only won a free ticket to the online casino tournament just the week prior. Per Magnus racked in over 71,000 points to take home the prize, with second place coming in just 2,000 points behind. That player was Sheila P. (presumably from the U.S.) and was crowned with $10,000 in cash for her exploits on the one-armed bandits.

Taking home almost 80% of the total pot, the $100K All Slots tournament was reminiscent of the first ever European WSOP championship, in which the average age at the final table was just twenty-four years, and the winner being none other than nineteen year old Annette Obrestad. That’s not to say the All Slots winners were young in age, but were simply new to the scene. All Slots VP of Player Affairs, David Brickman, went so far to say he wouldn’t be surprised if the next $100K tournament will be known as the “tournament of new players”.

All in all, 300 cash prizes were handed out to the top online finishers. Participation was record-breaking, with over 1,780 players competing for the top prize. All Slots Casino has not announced the date of their next $100K tournament, but is keeping players busy with a host of other freerolls as seen on the tournament schedule page of the All Slots website.

For all you players who’ve never participated in an online casino slots tournament, keep in mind that luck still plays a large part in whether you win or not. Combined with a steadfast devotion to get in as many spins as you can (and a hefty bankroll, if need be), you can stand a good shot at making turning your expenses into an investment that pays off in cash.

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In a closely watched case that could have significant consequences for the online gaming industry, a King County judge on Thursday upheld a Washington state statute that outlaws Internet gambling. But Lee Rousso, the attorney who brought the case seeking to have the law overturned, has vowed to continue the fight. He promised an appeal saying he will take his case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary.

The 2006 statute at the heart of the case was an amendment to the 1973 Washington Gambling Act, which had previously only banned the “receipt or transmission of gambling information” through such means as the radio, phone and telegraph. The amendment broadened the law to include the
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Rousso, the Washington State Director of the Poker Players Alliance, filed a lawsuit on July 1, 2007, seeking to have the amendment declared unconstitutional. Rousso contended that the new law discriminated against interstate businesses and, thus, violated the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. He argued that the law was enacted to benefit the state’s brick-and-mortar casinos and card rooms, at the expense of Internet gambling companies, noting that the law arose from a bill sponsored by Sen. Margarita Prentice, D-Renton, whose district contains the benefited casinos and card rooms. State Assistant Attorney General Bruce Marvin countered that Congress gave to the states primary authority over their own criminal laws and that Washington’s law bans online gambling regardless of whether a company operates in or out of state.

On May 16, 2008, State Court Judge Mary Roberts dismissed Rousso’s complaint, finding that Rousso had not proven that the state law unfairly protected gaming interests inside the state at the expense of interests outside the state. She also stated that the state’s historically strict prohibition on gambling influenced her ruling. However, Rousso countered that the law was hypocritical and blatantly discriminatory. “The state loves gambling, it’s a gigantic business. It’s just the state protecting its turf.”

Rousso, who earlier this year aborted his plans to run for governor of Washington, spoke after the ruling to his supporters gathered outside the courthouse and urged them to lobby politicians to change the law. He encouraged them “to continue to fight the good fight.” Rousso added: “We are going to win this battle. Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but someday soon.”

Among those outside the Kent county courthouse supporting Rousso’s lawsuit were poker pros Andy Bloch and Barry Greenstein. Greenstein argued against the state ban, saying, “the politicians are dictating what you can do in the privacy of your own home. Makes it look like a pretty backward place.”

Washington state Gambling Commission spokeswoman Susan Arland disagrees. She said the law is meant to protect the public from the risk of playing on unregulated sites. “You don’t know who’s behind that screen. You don’t know if the games are fair or honest. You don’t know if you get paid your winnings.”

Supporters of online poker see it differently. As the bright red t-shirts they wore at the post-decision courthouse rally stated, “Poker is not a crime.”

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The latest online gambling operator to add skill games to their portfolio (specifically, the GameAccount suite of online skill games), is none other than the ubiquitous Stan James. The bookmaker announced a multi-year deal that will give online gamblers access to GameAccount’s popular Gim Rummy, Backgammon and Blackjack games through a Stan James online betting account.

Now offering multi-table tournament action and a complete software upgrade with new navigation enhancements, the GameAccount platform has become a favorite with leading European and UK facing sportsbooks and all-in-one betting sites offering everything from online casino games and poker to sports betting and obviously, skill games.

In other UK gambling news, the UK Gambling Commission’s most honorable Director, Andrew Lyman, has announced he will be stepping down from his position so as to pursue more other interests in the online gambling sector. What this amounts to is a senior executive role with the Association of British Bookmakers - a role which Lyman will no doubt transition into very nicely.

Having been more heavily involved in the regulatory and licensing aspects of the gambling sector, which is what you would certainly expect from the Director of one of the busiest gambling commissions in the world, Lyman said he is looking forward to being part of a group that has more “commercial” interests. I suppose it would be safe to say that also translates into making more money. Smart man, if you ask me.

Before shipping out, Lyman will spend his remaining time on internal project work (whatever that means). All I know is that it’s different than his normal duties as Director, although I can’t help but wonder if it entails making coffee and manning the water cooler. All jokes aside, the UK Gambling Commission’s Chief Executive, Jenny Williams, said the Commission is sorry to see Lyman go, but is relieved with the knowledge that he will continue working in the gambling industry and further helping to promote responsible gambling practices amongst casinos and bookmakers from the other side.

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