Jessica Welman, Author at Play MA--Legal gambling for Massachusetts

Plainridge Park Has Big Month, But Can It Compete With Wynn And MGM?

Plainridge Park Casino had its second-biggest month ever, but can it keep up this performance once MGM and Wynn open up their resort casinos in MA? Read More

Posted on: August 23, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

CT Governor, Senate Pick Sides In East Windsor Casino Battle

The Connecticut Senate and Governor join the list of supporters for an East Windsor casino. The list of opponents is growing too though. Read More

Posted on: May 30, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Casinos, Mayor Tell Massachusetts To Take It Easier On Convicts

Both the Springfield, MA mayor and MGM Resorts think the state's Casino Commission needs to ease requirements on non-gaming casino employees. Read More

Posted on: May 27, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Hope Quickly Fading For MA Online Gambling And Lottery This Year

Looks like online gambling supporters in Massachusetts will have to wait until 2018. Senate President Stan Rosenberg says online bills on the back burner. Read More

Posted on: May 18, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Battle Between Connecticut Tribes And MGM Gets Ugly With New Ad

The latest battle in the war over a proposed Connecticut casino features a new anti-MGM video released by CT tribal casinos. Read More

Posted on: May 11, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

CT Casino Employees Converge On Hartford To Talk MGM Springfield Competition

Connecticut casino employees converged on Hartford to talk about competition from MGM Springfield and the proposed East Windsor tribal casino. Read More

Posted on: May 4, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

MGM Reveals New Details About Forthcoming Springfield Casino

The opening of the MGM Springfield Casino is still over a year away, but MGM revealed some new details about the $950 million Massachusetts gaming facility. Read More

Posted on: April 29, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

Jessica Welman

Plainridge Park Has Big Month, But Can It Compete With Wynn And MGM?

CT Governor, Senate Pick Sides In East Windsor Casino Battle

Casinos, Mayor Tell Massachusetts To Take It Easier On Convicts

Hope Quickly Fading For MA Online Gambling And Lottery This Year

Battle Between Connecticut Tribes And MGM Gets Ugly With New Ad

CT Casino Employees Converge On Hartford To Talk MGM Springfield Competition

MGM Reveals New Details About Forthcoming Springfield Casino

AGA To Massachusetts: Include College Sports In Legal Sports Betting Legislation

You Can Soon Burn The Midnight Oil At Massachusetts Casinos

No Tom Brady, No Problem. Sportsbooks Expect Patriots To Get Big NFL Week 3 Win

Massachusetts College Presidents Say ‘No’ To College Sports Wagering

MGM Lays Off Thousands More Casino Employees As MA Casinos Try To Recover