Jessica Welman, Author at PlayNY

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.

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.

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.

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.

Posted on: February 17, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Oh Look, Another New York Casino, This One From The Oneida Nation

Less than a month after the $920 million Resorts World Catskills opened its doors, another new casino is launching just outside of Syracuse, NY.

Posted on: February 10, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Resorts World Catskills Eager To Open Feb. 8, But The Reception Could Be Chilly

While the staffers at Resorts World Catskills are eager to open the $1.2 billion casino on Feb. 8, not many others are enthusiastic about yet another commercial NY casino.

Posted on: February 2, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

It’s Alive! NY Assembly Acts On Both Sports Betting And Poker

The Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee had a busy week, voting through the online poker bill and holding a hearing on sports betting.

Posted on: January 26, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Moody’s Thinks Del Lago Casino’s Outlook Is Nothing But Negative

The credit agency Moody's does not have high hopes for del Lago Casino. The group downgraded the casino's rating to negative, and says nothing but a revenue bump or debt restructuring will help.

Posted on: January 20, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

NY Senate Ready To Talk About The Sports Betting Possibilities

The New York Senate is ready to consider how to handle sports betting. They will hold a committee hearing on the subject later this month.

Posted on: January 14, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Another Year, Another Chance For Online Poker In The Empire State

A new year is upon us, which means a new start at trying to make online poker legal in the state of New York. With the state facing budget woes, it could happen.

Posted on: January 6, 2018 | | Jessica Welman