Jessica Welman, Author at Play NY

Online Poker’s New Life Could Be Tied To Sports Betting

With the clock ticking to pass a framework for sports betting in New York, the possibility online poker gets tacked on to a sports betting bill seems possible. Read More

Posted on: April 22, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Clyde Vanel Is Giving New Hope To NY Online Poker In 2018

Assemblyman Clyde Vanel may be relatively new in Albany, but he is committed to helping regulated online poker become law in New York in 2018. Read More

Posted on: April 10, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

None Of The NY Budget Is Coming From Online Poker Or Going To Ailing Casinos

New York lawmakers want no part of the money online poker could bring in or of any money to help commercial casinos. Read More

Posted on: April 6, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Looks Like del Lago Could End Up Being New York’s Revel

The owner of del Lago Casino in New York is finally admitting the casino is in financial trouble. Will lawmakers in New York be willing to step up and help though? Read More

Posted on: March 27, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

State-Of-The-Art Service Picking Up del Lago’s Casino Revenue Slack

The casino floor could use some sort of technology boost, but in the meantime, del Lago Casino's hotel service app in raking in some much-needed extra dollars. Read More

Posted on: March 25, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

NY Sports Betting Bill Cozies Ups To Leagues, But Leaves Tribes Wondering

NY state Sen. John Bonacic officially introduced a bill to establish a regulatory framework for sports betting in New York, which includes more than one sports league concession. Read More

Posted on: March 14, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Resorts World Hopes New Poker Room Brings New Customers To The Catskills

Less than a month after its grand opening, Resorts World Schenectady is celebrating again, this time toasting the opening of its brand-new poker room. Read More

Posted on: March 6, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Global Poker Upping The Stakes With $200K GTD Event

The latest offering from Global Poker is so crazy, they are calling it Madness. It is an online poker tournament with an SC$200K guarantee. Read More

Posted on: March 5, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Highlights From The Rumored New York Sports Betting Bill

Thanks to a leaked copy of the rumored New York sports betting bill, we have some info about the framework, which is limited to commercial gambling entities and favoring the sports leagues. Read More

Posted on: February 26, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Grizzly Games Generates $2 Million In Tournament Action For Global Poker

Global Poker's second major tournament series, the Grizzly Games, was a smashing success with nearly double the guaranteed prize pools. Read More

Posted on: February 17, 2018 | | Jessica Welman