Jessica Welman, Author at Play USA

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: December 21, 2021 | Jessica Welman

Becky Harris Just Got Named The Most Powerful Woman In US Gambling

The new Nevada Gaming Control Board chairperson is the first-ever woman to fill the post, Becky Harris. The state Senator will resign from office to oversee gaming for the next year.

Posted on: November 24, 2021 | 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 24, 2021 | 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: March 26, 2021 | 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 24, 2021 | 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: February 24, 2021 | Jessica Welman

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

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

Posted on: January 17, 2019 | 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

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

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

Becky Harris Just Got Named The Most Powerful Woman In US Gambling

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

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

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

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

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

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

Massachusetts Celebrates MGM Springfield Completing Preliminary Construction

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

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