Derek Helling

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Derek Helling is a lead writer for PlayUSA and the manager of BetHer. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Iowa and covers the intersections of sports with business and the law.

Posts by Derek Helling:

NY sportsbooks plan to wow customers.

New York Sportsbooks Focus On Experience To Combat Convenience

New York's four commercial upstate casinos have a monopoly on legal sports betting in the state, and are focusing on amenities to bring in customers.

Posted on: August 14, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Bills 2020 super bowl odds

Buffalo Bills 2020 Super Bowl Odds: Sportsbooks Giving Bad Reviews

The 2019 NFL preaseason has begun, and with the regular season beginning soon, it's time to see how the Bills 2020 Super Bowl odds stack up.

Posted on: August 5, 2019 | | Derek Helling

New York DFS lawsuit

Rivers Casino Throws Weight Behind Legal Challenge To DFS In New York

In the ongoing lawsuit over the constitutionality of daily fantasy sports in New York, a Rivers Casino lawsuit brief adds a new twist.

Posted on: July 30, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Mohawk Casino sportsbook

Sportsbook Coming To NY Tribal Casino, Thanks To Stars Group Deal

A New York sportsbook is coming to Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort, which will open a new space in time for the NFL season.

Posted on: July 24, 2019 | | Derek Helling

NY casino revenue june 2019

New York Upstate Casinos Start Summer With $37.4 Million In Revenue

June of 2019 was a solid month for the Empire State’s four upstate gaming facilities. The month’s New York commercial casino revenue is good news. Tioga Downs, del Lago, Rivers Casino and Resorts World Catskills all posted net revenues totaling at least $4.5 million for the month. New York commercial casino revenue in total Net […]

Posted on: July 13, 2019 | | Derek Helling

NY retail sportsbook launch

New York Sportsbooks Will Open This Month, But Not With Online Betting Options

There will be no online betting this football season, but the first retail NY sportsbooks are set to open this July in advance of the NFL season.

Posted on: July 8, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Betting guide for New York LIberty

New York Sports Betting Guide: Liberty Frontcourt Duo Propelling Offense

The New York Liberty betting guide is here. Now 10 games into the 2019 WNBA season, Tina Charles and Amanda Zahui B. are leading the offense.

Posted on: June 28, 2019 | | Derek Helling

NY online betting bill dies without a vote

New York Online Sports Betting Bill Dies In The House Without Vote

A New York online sports betting bill proposed by Assemblyman Gary Pretlow never reached the full state House floor for a vote.

Posted on: June 21, 2019 | | Derek Helling

New York sports betting is coming

Start Spreading The News: NY Sports Betting Coming To Stay

The New York State Gaming Commission gave final approval to the regulations and rules governing sports betting.

Posted on: June 11, 2019 | | Derek Helling

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