Jessica Welman, Author at Play USA

WSOP About To Blast Off, While MA And PA Gambling Sputters

The World Series of Poker gives gamblers something to look forward to while Massachusetts and Pennsylvania struggle with casino proposals.

Posted on: September 29, 2023 | Jessica Welman

Multiple Studies Say It Is Time To Take Online Gambling Seriously

Online gambling legislation may be stalled, but online gambling research is moving forward full speed ahead, with positive results.

Posted on: September 27, 2023 | Jessica Welman

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: September 26, 2023 | 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 ers can make their voices heard.

Posted on: September 26, 2023 | Jessica Welman

PA Leading The Way, But Whole Northeast Making Online Gambling Progress

This week Pennsylvania's online gambling bill stole all the headlines, but plenty of other states in the area made forward progress towards regulation.

Posted on: September 26, 2023 | Jessica Welman

Nevada And New York Each Dealing With Gambling-Related Political Scandals

The casino industry got hit with two different political scandals with gambling ties--one in New York with Andrew Cuomo, one in Nevada with Sheldon Adelson.

Posted on: September 26, 2023 | 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: June 30, 2022 | Jessica Welman

Phil Hellmuth Proves His Poker Skills, NJ Lottery Proves It’s A Poker Fish

Several feuds in the gambling world this week Phil Hellmuth won a heads-up title, while NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo escalated his battle with Seneca Nation.

Posted on: June 7, 2022 | Jessica Welman

Gambling Industry Talk: Dealing With Innovation And Stagnation

With underwhelming New York casino revenue numbers, it is time to consider what gambling innovations can keep casinos from stagnating.

Posted on: March 25, 2022 | Jessica Welman

NJ Online Gambling Revenue Crushes Records While MA And PA Set Agendas

Online gambling brought in record revenues for New Jersey, which might explain why Massachusetts and Pennsylvania introduced online gambling bills in 2017.

Posted on: December 21, 2021 | Jessica Welman

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Posts by Jessica Welman:

WSOP About To Blast Off, While MA And PA Gambling Sputters

Multiple Studies Say It Is Time To Take Online Gambling Seriously

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

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

PA Leading The Way, But Whole Northeast Making Online Gambling Progress

Nevada And New York Each Dealing With Gambling-Related Political Scandals

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

Phil Hellmuth Proves His Poker Skills, NJ Lottery Proves It’s A Poker Fish

Gambling Industry Talk: Dealing With Innovation And Stagnation

NJ Online Gambling Revenue Crushes Records While MA And PA Set Agendas

Minnesota Senate Committee Unwilling to Consider Even a Study of Gambling Expansion

Wynn Drops Out of Bidding for New York Casino License

Missouri Residents Will Wait Until December for Online Sports Betting

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

Macau’s Digital Currency Will Provide Lessons For US Online Casinos

Pennsylvania Players Recieve Early Holiday Present With Hollywood Casino App Launch

Horseshoe Online Casino Launches in New Jersey, Making 30 Operators in the Market

MONOPOLY Casino Replaces Virgin In New Jersey As Bally’s Seeks Niche For Secondary Brand