Jessica Welman, Author at Play NJ

Without Star Power Or Blockbuster Nominees, Oscars Interest At An All-Time Low

With theaters largely shut down the past year, the films nominated for 2021 Oscars lack the star power and box office to bring in bettors. Read More

Posted on: March 30, 2021 | | Jessica Welman

Betting Apps Go Down In New Jersey, Beyond With Geolocation Issues

An outage related to geolocation provider GeoComply resulted in online sportsbooks and gambling sites across the nation going offline. Read More

Posted on: October 22, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

Oscars Betting Trends: Jojo Rabbit Bounces Up The Ranks

Jojo Rabbit is an underdog in most Oscars betting markets, but its recent awards wins could mean there is some upset value for NJ sports betting fans. Read More

Posted on: February 4, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

NJ Sportsbooks and Oscars betting trends

Oscars Betting Trends: How 1917 Is Running Away With Best Picture

With its latest victory at the Director's Guild of America (DGA) awards, 1917 is turning into a heavy betting favorite for Best Picture on Oscars night. Read More

Posted on: January 29, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

Oscars Trends: Which Movies Have The Momentum Post-SAG Awards?

After big wins at the Producers Guild and Screen Actors Guild Awards, Parasite and 1917 are looking like the Oscars betting contenders to beat. Read More

Posted on: January 23, 2020 | | Jessica Welman

You won't find Golden Globe betting at NJ sportsbooks

Why Golden Globes Betting At NJ Sportsbooks Is A Long Shot

Here's why the Globes are almost certainly going to remain off-limits for New Jersey sportsbooks, unlike the Oscars or Emmys. Read More

Posted on: December 11, 2019 | | Jessica Welman

Bye-Bye, BetStars: Fox Bet Is Coming To New Jersey Sports Betting Instead

With the news of a Fox Sports and Stars Group sports betting deal, New Jersey's own BetStars app will get a new name (Fox Bet). Read More

Posted on: May 9, 2019 | | Jessica Welman

What We Learned From New Jersey’s First Year Of Oscars Betting

With betting complete and the 2019 Academy Awards over, how did the first year of legal Oscars betting at NJ sportsbooks turn out and what did we learn? Read More

Posted on: February 26, 2019 | | Jessica Welman

Encore! Double Down On Your Oscars Bets With These Bonus Offers

Make the most of your Academy Awards betting by finding an NJ sportsbook deposit bonus that helps you maximize those 2019 Oscars wagers. Read More

Posted on: February 8, 2019 | | Jessica Welman

Ocean Resort Wastes No Time Prepping For NJ Online Casino Launch

TEN ownership may have moved at glacial pace, but Ocean Resort Casino (aka Revel) is acting fast to get a real-money online casino launched by summer 2018. Read More

Posted on: January 24, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Bomb Cyclone Driving Temperatures Down, Online Casino Traffic Up

With temperatures dropping below zero, the people of New Jersey are turning to online casinos to keep them entertained until Winter Storm Grayson passes. Read More

Posted on: January 5, 2018 | | Jessica Welman

Clock Is Ticking To Earn Entries Into Caesars Entertainment’s $1 Million Slot Event

Caesars Casino is giving away eight seats into a $1 million slot tournament freeroll at Harrah's Atlantic City. The entry period ends on Oct. 21. Read More

Posted on: October 17, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

TEN Struggles, New Jersey Casinos Thrive, And Donald Trump Is Gone From Atlantic City

The New Jersey casinos are riding high after a positive January revenue report, save for TEN, which continues to struggle with permits and licensing woes. Read More

Posted on: February 18, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

New Jersey Senate Fails To Override Gov. Christie’s Taj Mahal-Related Veto

An attempt by New Jersey Democratic senators to override Gov. Chris Christie's veto of a bill to suspend the Taj Mahal's NJ casino license failed this week. Read More

Posted on: February 17, 2017 | | Jessica Welman

New Bill From Senator Lesniak Could Help Ease TEN’s Casino Licensing Woes

Sen. Ray Lesniak introduced legislation in New Jersey which would exempt landlords of casinos like Glenn Straub of TEN from holding NJ gambling licenses. Read More

Posted on: February 13, 2017 | | Jessica Welman