Jessica Welman, Author at Play USA

Online Gambling Legislation Catching Some Lucky Breaks In PA, NY, WV

The success of New Jersey online casinos might be causing states like Pennsylvania, New York, and West Virginia to more seriously consider online gambling.

Posted on: March 19, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Game-Changing Shifts In NY And PA Mean Now’s The Time To Act On Online Gambling

The big stories of the week centered around online gambling expansion efforts in New York and Pennsylvania and how supporters can make their voices heard.

Posted on: March 6, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

UNLV And MGM Launch New Institute Chaired By Former Senator Reid And John Boehner

MGM Resorts International is helping launch a policy center at University of Nevada at Las Vegas with Harry Reid and John Boehner as co-chairs.

Posted on: March 6, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Big Names At American Poker Awards And Big News For Online Poker Legislation In CA, NY

Online poker bills in New York and California made headlines this week while the headline makers of the past year attended the American Poker Awards in LA.

Posted on: February 27, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Trump Out Of AC, And Casino Revenue Up In NJ While PA Properties Struggle

New Jersey is making strides both with Trump and online casino revenue, while TN explores casinos and PA brick and mortars try to turn revenues around.

Posted on: February 18, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Tennessee, A State With Spartan Gambling Offerings, Considers Legalizing Casinos

A new bill in Tennessee could bring casinos to the state to help bolster the already booming tourist economy. TN offers a lottery and daily fantasy sports.

Posted on: February 14, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Nevada Casino Revenues, PokerStars Wars, Political Developments In NV And NH

While Nevada brings in record numbers in Super Bowl bets and billions in gambling revenue, states like New Hampshire and Pennsylvania look to expand gaming.

Posted on: February 13, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Maryland Takes Steps To Potentially Legalize Sports Betting, Following 3 Other States

A new bill in the Maryland legislature proposes a task force to investigate sports wagering and a framework for the state's casinos to take sports bets.

Posted on: February 13, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Las Vegas Casinos Take In $138 Million In Super Bowl LI Bets

The memorable and competitive Super Bowl LI between the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons took in a record $138 million in Nevada sports bets.

Posted on: February 8, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Big Names In Vegas and Big Prizes In New Jersey Highlight The Week In Poker

While poker players in New Jersey were claiming big prizes on PokerStars, big name pros were vying for seats in the $300,000 buy-in Super High Roller Bowl.

Posted on: February 6, 2017 | | Jessica Welman