The world of wagering has opened up locally in the past few years to include more opportunity within esports. But an oft-overlooked section of the sports betting community is those who play for fun and friendly competition.

In 2018, betting laws expanded to include skill-based sports wagering — including esports — in Pennsylvania and other states. Instead of placing a bet on your hometown team, why not place a bet on yourself?

This was the thinking of PLLAY cofounders Christine Krzyzanowski and Shawn Gunn, creators of the video game wagering and data platform. The app gives what they call “casual gamers” a chance to cash in on some competitive face-offs, and a secure platform to make the monetary exchange.

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