Jessica Welman, Author at Play Tenn

Action 24/7 Sues Tennessee Lottery Over License Suspension, Seeks Reinstatement

Action 24/7 filed suit this week, alleging the Tennessee Lottery violated due process with its sudden decision to suspend Action's license. Read More

Posted on: March 23, 2021 | | Jessica Welman

Tennessee Lottery Temporarily Suspends Action 24/7’s Sportsbook License

In a shocking move, the Tennessee Lottery suspended the sportsbook operator license of Nashville-based sportsbook Action 24/7. Read More

Posted on: March 19, 2021 | | Jessica Welman

And They’re Off! TwinSpires Sportsbook Out Of The Gate In Tennessee & Taking Bets

TwinSpires now has two wagering apps in Tennessee. The sportsbook joined the horse race wagering app in the state on March 18. Read More

Posted on: March 19, 2021 | | Jessica Welman

Buffalo Wild Wings: The De Facto Sportsbook For Memphis Bettors?

With no casinos or retail books, sports bars like Buffalo Wild Wings are where many Tennessee sports fans are going to learn about online sportsbooks. Read More

Posted on: December 3, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

On Rocky Top Of It: Live Updates From Tennessee Sports Betting Launch

At midnight on Nov. 1, Tennessee became the 22nd state to start accepting wagers via online betting apps like FanDuel and DraftKings Sportsbooks. Read More

Posted on: October 31, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

BetMGM Exec Possibly Tips Hand About Betting Prices In Tennessee At Launch

During a panel at the Global Gaming Expo, MGM's George Kliavkoff addressed some of the problems operators will have with Tennessee's hold mandate. Read More

Posted on: October 28, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

Mega Millions Winning Numbers For March 17

Check out this page for the winning numbers of the 3/17/2020 Mega Millions drawing with a jackpot worth approximately $90 million. Read More

Posted on: March 17, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

Who Is On Tennessee’s Sports Betting Advisory Council?

A new bill aims to put Tennessee's Sports Wagering Advisory Council in charge of betting regulations, but who exactly is on the council? Read More

Posted on: March 2, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

Tennessee Lawmakers Considering Change In Leadership On Sports Betting

A new bill would put what is a Sports Betting Advisory Council in charge of sports betting regulations instead of the Tennessee Lottery Board. Read More

Posted on: February 24, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

TN Betting Apps We’d Like To See: Graceland Sportsbook

With an open application process, we think the Elvis Presley estate should take advantage and apply for Graceland Sportsbook to have a TN betting license. Read More

Posted on: February 12, 2020 | | Jessica Welman