Jessica Welman, Author at Play Nevada

Westgate SuperContest Gets Super-Sized With 2,748 Entries

The already popular Westgate SuperContest saw attendance go through the roof in 2017. The field grew by 48 percent to over 2,700 sports bettors.

Posted on: September 11, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Caesars Kicks Off Mobile Betting App In Time For Football Season

Caesars is one of the last Nevada sports books to launch a mobile betting app, but at least they are doing it in time for football season.

Posted on: September 6, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Sketch of Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather

McGregor Fans’ Sucker Bets Result In Record Weekend For NV Sports Books

With almost $85 million wagered and a Floyd Mayweather victory, Las Vegas had a huge, record-setting weekend for the sports books.

Posted on: August 29, 2017 | Jessica Welman

MGM Hopes Virtual Reality Arena Brings Actual Customers To Casino

The Level UP lounge at MGM Grand is hoping its new Zero Latency virtual reality arena does a better job drawing in young customers than skill-based slots.

Posted on: August 24, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Tom “durrrr” Dwan Returns To Poker, Promptly Runs Like God

Poker After Dark returned to the airwaves on PokerGO with Tom "durrrr" Dwan stealing the show thanks to a series of massive pots that went his way.

Posted on: August 17, 2017 | Jessica Welman

New Jersey Once Again Talking With Nevada About Sharing Players

Renewed talks between New Jersey and Nevada and a possible new bill from NJ state Sen. Ray Lesniak opens the door for shared player pools in the two states.

Posted on: August 9, 2017 | Jessica Welman

When It Comes To Marijuana Money, Nevada Casinos Are In The Weeds

The American Gaming Association wrote a letter to the Department of the Treasury seeking some clarity on how to handle legal marijuana money.

Posted on: August 4, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Fountainebleau Casino Gets A New Look, Is A New Buyer Next?

The eyesore Fountainebleau casino structure is getting a wrap at last. The rumor mill suggests a new owner might not be far off either.

Posted on: July 29, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Phil Ivey First-Ballot Poker Hall Of Famer, David Ulliott Gets Second Slot

Phil Ivey can add first-ballot Poker Hall of Famer to his list of accomplishments. The poker pro and David Ulliott are the 2017 inductees into the group.

Posted on: July 22, 2017 | Jessica Welman

WSOP Main Event Cracks 7,000 Entries For The First Time Since 2010

Thanks to a flatter payout structure and comprehensive ESPN coverage, this year's World Series of Poker Main Event was the third-largest in history.

Posted on: July 11, 2017 | Jessica Welman

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Westgate SuperContest Gets Super-Sized With 2,748 Entries

Caesars Kicks Off Mobile Betting App In Time For Football Season

McGregor Fans’ Sucker Bets Result In Record Weekend For NV Sports Books

MGM Hopes Virtual Reality Arena Brings Actual Customers To Casino

Tom “durrrr” Dwan Returns To Poker, Promptly Runs Like God

New Jersey Once Again Talking With Nevada About Sharing Players

When It Comes To Marijuana Money, Nevada Casinos Are In The Weeds

Fountainebleau Casino Gets A New Look, Is A New Buyer Next?

Phil Ivey First-Ballot Poker Hall Of Famer, David Ulliott Gets Second Slot

WSOP Main Event Cracks 7,000 Entries For The First Time Since 2010

Nevada Gaming Revenue Continues To Break Records In July

WynnBET’s Demise Could Spell Changes In Las Vegas

Casino Royale May Close. Here’s A Look Back

Football No Longer King Of Nevada Sports Betting

Nevada Gaming Revenue Dips But Remains Strong In June