Jessica Welman, Author at Play USA

Online Casinos, Virtual Sports Just Some Of The Ways Gambling Industry Is Growing

Casinos will consider anything when it comes to new revenue streams lately, including virtual sports, online gambling, and more entertainment offerings.

Posted on: May 8, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Salomon Ponte Is Why Poker Needs To Get Responsible About Problem Gambling

Salomon Ponte's controversial appearance on Poker Night In America is over, but the poker industry's talk about responsible gambling is just beginning.

Posted on: May 6, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Waiting For PA Online Gambling And NJ And NV Online Poker Series

It is a waiting game for online gambling enthusiasts as Pennsylvania lawmakers debated online casino legislation and online poker sites unveil new events.

Posted on: April 30, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Changes In Casino Parking And PokerStars Ownership Drawing Gambling Headlines

Plenty of changes in the gambling world, including a shift in Amaya ownership, a raid of the Bicycle Casino, and new parking rates on the Las Vegas Strip.

Posted on: April 9, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Penn National Acquires Two Properties In Struggling Tunica, MS Casino Market

While some casinos in Tunica, MS are downsizing in the face of low revenues, Penn National is doubling down by acquiring both Bally's and Resorts Casinos.

Posted on: April 5, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Massachusetts Celebrates MGM Springfield Completing Preliminary Construction

Six years after tornadoes ravaged Springfield, MA, the city celebrated the laying of the final beam for the $950 million MGM Springfield Casino Resort.

Posted on: April 4, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Lawmakers, Casinos All Over The US Exploring How To Expand Gambling Markets

While Nevada makes plans for the Raiders, other states like Pennsylvania and New Hampshire explore gambling expansion plans including new casinos and VGTs.

Posted on: April 2, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

MGM Springfield And Connecticut Tribes Clash Over Proposed Windsor Casino

Connecticut tribes are trying to protect their casinos with gambling expansion, but competitor MGM Resorts is fighting a legal battle to stop their efforts.

Posted on: March 28, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

East Coast Gambling Keeps Growing While West Virginia Waivers On Online Casinos

Be it a livestreamed grudge match at SugarHouse Casino or an online celebration by PokerStars NJ, the East Coast gambling industry dominated news this week.

Posted on: March 26, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Wynn Boston Harbor Casino Budget Jumps Up To $2.4 Billion After Latest Revisions

Wynn Boston Harbor wanted to be a destination for luxury shopping, but it had to revise retail plans and boost the Massachusetts casino project's budget.

Posted on: March 21, 2017 | | Jessica Welman