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Jessica Welman

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Jessica Welman has been a key voice in the legal betting industry since the repeal of PASPA in 2018. She contributed to and formerly managed several Catena Play-branded sites including PlayPennsylvania, PlayTenn and PlayIndiana. A longtime poker media presence, Jess has worked as a tournament reporter for the World Poker Tour, co-hosted a podcast for Poker Road, and served as the managing editor for WSOP.com.

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Pennsylvania Mini-Casinos Overview & Timeline
Pennsylvania Mini-Casinos Overview & Timeline
Expansion continues with the addition of five PA mini-casinos. Learn all about the new Category 4 casino locations in Pennsylvania.
Jessica Welman January 15, 2026
horse with number 7
Presque Isle Downs Submits Application, Brings PA Sportsbook Total To 7
Churchill Downs, parent company of Presque Isle Downs Casino, submitted paperwork for a $10 million PA sports betting application last week.
Jessica Welman December 11, 2018
Candy and money
SugarHouse Starts Taking Wagers On Thursday, Too
Both SugarHouse and Rivers Casino are launching their PA sportsbooks on Thursday, just in time for bowl season and post-season NFL.
Jessica Welman December 12, 2018
SugarHouse becoming Rivers Philadelphia
Say Goodbye To SugarHouse: Casino Plans To Rebrand To Rivers Philadelphia
Rush Street Gaming presented its plans to change SugarHouse Casino's name to Rivers Philadelphia to PA Gaming Control Board this week.
Jessica Welman June 12, 2019
Flutter Stars Group merger PA impact
What Does The New Flutter/Stars Group Deal Mean For PA Gambling?
The merger between Flutter Gaming and The Stars Group creates the biggest gaming company in the world that could own the top two online brands in PA.
Jessica Welman October 2, 2019
Christie PA sports betting dumpster fire
Ex-Gov. Christie Rips PA Sports Betting Industry, Calls It ‘Rolling Dumpster Fire’
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Pennsylvania is doing sports betting all wrong, with high licensing fees and tax rates stunting innovation.
Jessica Welman October 15, 2019
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