Jessica Welman, Author at Play USA

When It Comes To Gender Inclusivity, AGA Is About Less Talk And More Action

This International Women's Day, let's look at an organization in gaming with a strong female workforce and break down how it grew that team.

Posted on: March 9, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

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Joker Has Best Actor Locked, But These Oscars Categories Are Primed For Upsets

The 2020 Oscars have plenty of heavy favorites in the major categories, but there is some value in these potential upsets in the technical categories.

Posted on: February 6, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

How The Golden Globes Can Help You With Your Oscars Betting

With the Golden Globes doled out, let's look at the Academy Award chances for each of the big winners and who is the Oscars betting favorite.

Posted on: January 8, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

Trouble For Online Casinos And Sportsbooks? New Apple Policy Could Shut Apps Down

This is a developing story and we will update it as new information comes in. The rumors were already swirling about gaming apps struggling to get in the Apple App Store. Now the whispers are written down in black and white. The latest update to the App Store Review Guidelines spells out some new rules […]

Posted on: June 4, 2019 | | Jessica Welman

Funny Money Coming In For Oscars Bets On Yorgos Lanthimos

An influx of bets on Best Director longshot Yorgos Lanthimos of The Favourite resulted in many NJ sportsbooks pulling the bet off the board.

Posted on: February 24, 2019 | | Jessica Welman

2019 Oscars: Winners, Betting Odds, And Favorites

Live updates of 2019 Oscars winners and betting odds. Fill out your Oscars ballot before it is too late!

Posted on: February 24, 2019 | | Jessica Welman

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Oscars Betting Heats Up As Category Races Come Down To The Wire

This year’s Academy Awards is surrounded with controversy. One thing this show has going for it though is that there are plenty of surprises in store. Sure, most of the acting awards are foregone conclusions. But there are several categories without a clear favorite. One of those categories is the biggest one of all: this […]

Posted on: February 20, 2019 | | Jessica Welman

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Hosting An Oscars Party: Printable Bingo, Betting Sheet, Prizes And More

From Oscar betting to bingo and everything in between, here are some tips on throwing a fun viewing party for the upcoming Academy Awards on February 24.

Posted on: February 19, 2019 | | Jessica Welman

How To Best Bet The Oscar Awards For Screenplay

A few New Jersey sportsbooks are offering Oscar betting outside of the Big Six categories. Here is who to place your bets on in the screenplay categories.

Posted on: February 15, 2019 | | Jessica Welman