Derek Helling, Author at PlayNY

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Posted on: March 12, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Federal Appeals Court Latest Group To Tell Seneca To Pay Up $435M

A federal appeals court ruled that the Seneca Nation owes New York $435M in back casino payments stemming from a 2017 conflict.

Posted on: February 24, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Penn National Market Access Deal With Rivers Casino Could Prove Inconsequential

While a deal gives Penn National Gaming market access in New York, it doesn't seem the company will actually have a road to online gaming.

Posted on: February 23, 2021 | | Derek Helling

NYCPG Offers Its Two Cents: Triple Our Funding, Divide Gaming Commission

The New York Council on Problem Gambling offered input on gambling expansion in the state, including providing it with additional funding.

Posted on: February 18, 2021 | | Derek Helling

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Federal Appeals Court Latest Group To Tell Seneca To Pay Up $435M

Penn National Market Access Deal With Rivers Casino Could Prove Inconsequential

NYCPG Offers Its Two Cents: Triple Our Funding, Divide Gaming Commission

Downstate New York Casino Bids Clear Key Hurdle

MGM Resorts Backs Out of Consideration for Downstate New York Casino

Two Downstate Casino Bids Advance After Manhattan Proposals Rejected

New York Lawmaker Pushes Sweeps Ban to Pave Way for Online Casinos

Resorts World, Bally’s Casino Projects Receive Strong Community Backing at Hearings