Jessica Welman, Author at PlayNY

With Rivers Open, Saratoga Casino Revenues Are A Horse Of A Different Color

With the new Rivers Casino open in Schenectady, Saratoga Casino is struggling to keep up during the busy Saratoga Race Track season.

Posted on: August 5, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Hellmuth Headlines First-Ever King Of The Hill At Rivers Schenectady

Rivers Schenectady will host the first-ever Poker Night in America King of the Hill contest next month. The event is a winner-take-all heads-up tournament.

Posted on: July 27, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Rivers Casino Hopes Helicopter Stunt Will Stick The Landing At New Hotel

Rivers Casino Schenectady will celebrate the grand opening of its new The Landing Hotel with an indoor helicopter illusion from Steve Wyrick.

Posted on: July 23, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Seneca Escalates Fight With NY With First Past Due Casino Payment

After several months at a stalemate, things are getting serious between New York state and Seneca Nation, as the tribe missed its first casino payment.

Posted on: July 15, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Despite Lots Of Promise, NY Casinos Are Not Living Up To Their Potential

After a strong start, the three new commercial casinos in New York are now projected to earn almost $60 million less than expected in 2017.

Posted on: June 27, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

NY Online Poker Bill Is Dead, Long Live The Online Poker Bill

For the second-straight year, the New York Assembly adjourned without voting on an online poker bill overwhelmingly approved by the state Senate.

Posted on: June 24, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

This Is Not A Drill: NY Online Poker On The Verge Of Becoming A Reality

Time is of the essence, online poker in New York is on the line. The state is on the verge of legalizing the game. Now's the time to make your voice heard.

Posted on: June 14, 2017 | | Jessica Welman