Jessica Welman, Author at Play USA

MGM And GVC Are About To Become A Sports Betting Behemoth

Two of the biggest gaming companies in the world, MGM and Ladbrokes, are teaming up for a joint sports betting venture in the United States.

Posted on: February 15, 2024 | | Jessica Welman

MGM National Harbor propels MD casino revenue

Maryland Gambling Revenue Hit An All-Time High In December

As a result of opening a sixth casino, MGM National Harbor, Maryland saw record-high gaming revenues of $133 million in December 2016 at its six casinos.

Posted on: January 23, 2024 | | Jessica Welman

So Much For The NCAA’s Hard Line Against Sports Betting

After years of ardently fighting against sports betting, all it took was a single Supreme Court decision for the NCAA to completely change its tune about wagering.

Posted on: December 6, 2023 | | Jessica Welman

Since June, sports betting has generated $40.4 million for New Jersey gaming companies.

Deal Or No Deal: Can Sports Betting Help The Skill-Based Slot Industry?

Gamblit Games keeps trying to innovate the skill-based slot industry which, like sports betting, hopes to draw in the millennial crowd.

Posted on: December 5, 2023 | | Jessica Welman

Caesars And MGM Readying For Sports Betting In Mississippi

With both Delaware and New Jersey sports books up and running, companies appear to be eyeing Mississippi as the next state to launch wagering.

Posted on: December 4, 2023 | | Jessica Welman

Trouble For Online Casinos And Sportsbooks? New Apple Policy Could Shut Apps Down

The latest update to the App Store Review Guidelines spells out some new rules for real-money gaming apps that will have a big impact on the industry.

Posted on: December 4, 2023 | | Jessica Welman

Get Ready To Dive In To Shared Online Gambling Player Pools

Teaming up appears to be the way to really win. A look at sports books and online gambling and new shared player pools for online poker suggest just that.

Posted on: October 4, 2023 | | Jessica Welman

During This Period Of US Gaming Growth, Women Are Leading The Charge

As sports betting takes the US gaming industry to new heights, a number of female leaders in the casino industry are pushing the boundaries even further.

Posted on: October 4, 2023 | | Jessica Welman

DraftKings Sportsbook Makes NJ Mobile Betting Dominance Official, Opens Statewide

After a brief soft-launch, DraftKings Sportsbook expanded its New Jersey sports betting app launch to the entirety of the Garden State.

Posted on: October 3, 2023 | | Jessica Welman

TV Poker And NJ Online Casino Revenue Upping The Stakes This Week

New Jersey continues to succeed on the online gambling front, while Pennsylvania and poker on TV hope their latest changes will lead to success.

Posted on: October 2, 2023 | | Jessica Welman

Jessica Welman

Posts by Jessica Welman:

MGM And GVC Are About To Become A Sports Betting Behemoth

Maryland Gambling Revenue Hit An All-Time High In December

So Much For The NCAA’s Hard Line Against Sports Betting

Deal Or No Deal: Can Sports Betting Help The Skill-Based Slot Industry?

Caesars And MGM Readying For Sports Betting In Mississippi

Trouble For Online Casinos And Sportsbooks? New Apple Policy Could Shut Apps Down

Get Ready To Dive In To Shared Online Gambling Player Pools

During This Period Of US Gaming Growth, Women Are Leading The Charge

DraftKings Sportsbook Makes NJ Mobile Betting Dominance Official, Opens Statewide

TV Poker And NJ Online Casino Revenue Upping The Stakes This Week

Betly and AGS Interactive Launch New West Virginia Online Casino Games

New Online Casino Games Hit Bragg Hub with 7777 Gaming Partnership

Double Jackpots at Caesars Palace: Michigan’s $1.1M Online Casino Wins

iGaming’s ‘Big Three’ States Exceed $200 Million Monthly Revenue For The First Time

The 2024 Election And What It Could Mean For The US Gaming Landscape

DraftKings Online Casino Jackpot Reaches $6.46 Million In Michigan

Underdog Secures Missouri Sports Betting Market Access in Multiyear Deal With Royals

IGA 2025 Expo: Charting the Future of Tribal Gaming’s $43.9B Industry

From Demolition to Destination: Bally’s Chicago Hits Key Construction Wins