Jessica Welman, Author at Play USA

Gavin Smith’s ‘PokerRoad’ Family Reflects On His Passing

More than just a poker player, Gavin Smith was a media personality. His fellow podcasters Joe Stapleton and Joe Sebok remember their friend.

Posted on: January 17, 2019 | | Jessica Welman

A United Front Serves The AGA In Many Ways

With their partnership, Stacy Papadopoulos and Sara Slane are helping the American Gaming Association grow the industry, both with women and sports betting.

Posted on: November 23, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Becky Harris Doesn’t Gamble, But The NGCB Chair Does Take Risks

Becky Harris may not gamble in casinos, but her unique perspective is revitalizing the NV Gaming Control Board at a time of major change and growth.

Posted on: November 20, 2018 | | 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: November 19, 2018 | | 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: October 17, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

WPT Women’s Summit Starts A Conversation About Poker Too Loud To Ignore

When it comes to women in poker, there is a lot of talk, but little action. The WPT Women's Poker Summit aimed to change that.

Posted on: August 30, 2018 | | 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: August 6, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

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: July 28, 2018 | | 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: June 15, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Delaware Now In Pole Position In The Race To Offer Sports Betting

New Jersey may have been the state to successfully challenge PASPA, but it could very well be Delaware that is first to market of the states that can now offer legal single-game sports betting.

Posted on: May 18, 2018 | | Jessica Welman