Jessica Welman, Author at Play Nevada

Two Steps Forward, One Year Back On Resorts World Vegas Progress

The construction on Resorts World Las Vegas is ramping up in the coming months, but a design overhaul means the casino is still three years from opening.

Posted on: May 28, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Can New Ownership And a Different Name Save The SLS Casino?

It was supposed to be a place to see and be seen in Las Vegas, but after three years of struggles, the SLS Casino sold to the Meruelo Group.

Posted on: May 25, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Major WSOP Changes Include Same-Day ESPN Main Event Coverage

The 2017 WSOP features many changes, most notable plans to broadcast all of the Main Event on ESPN with same-day coverage in partnership with Poker Central.

Posted on: May 17, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Last Call For Free Alcohol, More Vegas Casinos Monitoring Drink Comps

Nevada casinos are cracking down on customers looking for a free drink with new comp system based on how much people gamble.

Posted on: May 16, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Nevada Casinos, Poker Keep Growing, But Is AG Adam Laxalt Compromising It All?

While casinos keep innovating and growing and the World Series of Poker expands, the Nevada Attorney General's scandal casts a shadow on the state.

Posted on: May 12, 2017 | Jessica Welman

playMGM Mobile Sports Betting App Officially Launches In Nevada

MGM Resorts is getting serious about online casino. It expanded its portfolio with the official launch of the playMGM Nevada sports betting app.

Posted on: May 10, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Vegas Tourism Revenue Surging, And It Isn’t Just Because Of Gambling

Las Vegas is proving it is more than just a gambling mecca. Tourism numbers boomed in March thanks to convention attendance and non-gaming attractions.

Posted on: May 5, 2017 | Jessica Welman

$1.5 Billion Wynn Paradise Park Project Gets The Green Light

Wynn and Encore Casinos in Las Vegas is expanding with the new $1.5 billion Paradise Park project on the 130-acre golf course behind the properties.

Posted on: May 4, 2017 | Jessica Welman

WSOP.com Invites Players On A $2.5 Million Summer Grind Tour

Online poker might be giving Las Vegas live poker a run for its money when it comes to value, thanks to the WSOP.com Summer Grind Tour.

Posted on: April 27, 2017 | Jessica Welman

WSOP.com Spring Poker Series Offering Over $100K In Guarantees

The WSOP.com Spring Poker Series III offers online poker players $100,000 in prize pools and one last series before the 2017 WSOP kicks off in Las Vegas.

Posted on: April 24, 2017 | Jessica Welman

Jessica Welman

Posts by Jessica Welman:

Two Steps Forward, One Year Back On Resorts World Vegas Progress

Can New Ownership And a Different Name Save The SLS Casino?

Major WSOP Changes Include Same-Day ESPN Main Event Coverage

Last Call For Free Alcohol, More Vegas Casinos Monitoring Drink Comps

Nevada Casinos, Poker Keep Growing, But Is AG Adam Laxalt Compromising It All?

playMGM Mobile Sports Betting App Officially Launches In Nevada

Vegas Tourism Revenue Surging, And It Isn’t Just Because Of Gambling

$1.5 Billion Wynn Paradise Park Project Gets The Green Light

WSOP.com Invites Players On A $2.5 Million Summer Grind Tour

WSOP.com Spring Poker Series Offering Over $100K In Guarantees

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