Derek Helling, Author at Play NY

New York State Gaming Commission On Mobile Sports Betting: You Have Questions, We Have (Some) Answers

The New York State Gaming Commission released a 10-page question-and-answer sheet regarding New York mobile sports betting. Read More

Posted on: April 27, 2021 | | Derek Helling

DraftKings Continues Its Push To Dominate MMA Betting By Striking A Deal With Professional Fighters League

Weeks after expanding a partnership with the UFC, DraftKings landed a similar deal with another MMA brand: the Professional Figthers League. Read More

Posted on: April 23, 2021 | | Derek Helling

With Cuomo’s Signature, Online Sportsbooks Are Now Legal, But Months From Live

NY Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the state's 2022 budget bill Monday, legalizing online sports betting in the Empire State. Read More

Posted on: April 19, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Manhattan Newsstand Sells Powerball Ticket Worth At Least $1 Million, Though Winner Has Yet To Come Forward

Someone bought a winning Powerball ticket worth at least $1 million in Manhattan last week, matching five numbers in the April 14 drawing. Read More

Posted on: April 16, 2021 | | Derek Helling

In One Fell Swoop, NFL Lands Three Operators To Become League’s Official Sports Betting Partners

Caesars, DraftKings and FanDuel all have now achieved a coveted status in the gambling industry: NFL sports betting partners. Read More

Posted on: April 15, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Gov. Cuomo Says New York Budget Deal In Place, So How Does Online Sports Betting Stand?

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says there's a deal in place in Albany for a budget for the year and mentions online sports betting, too. Read More

Posted on: April 5, 2021 | | Derek Helling

NY Casino Revenue Takes Hit In February, But March Promises Better Returns

Casino revenue for the four New York commercial properties was not glowingly impressive in February. Better days are ahead, though. Read More

Posted on: March 26, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Play Up Late: New York Casinos Soon Won’t Have To Say Good Night Before Midnight

The days of the ongoing New York casino curfew are now numbered. Gov. Andrew Cuomo included an end date in his latest COVID-19 orders. Read More

Posted on: March 24, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Let’s Dance: All The Info You Need For March Madness Betting In – And Out Of – New York

Live in New York and want to get in on some March Madness betting? Here's why you might want to travel out of state to do so. Read More

Posted on: March 16, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Civic Leaders Ask For Full Empire City Casino License To Grab Piece Of Gambling Expansion

A new call for a full Empire City Casino license has come from businesses and organizations in the Bronx and Westchester. Read More

Posted on: March 12, 2021 | | Derek Helling