Derek Helling, Author at Play NY

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. Read More

Posted on: August 14, 2019 | | Derek Helling

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. Read More

Posted on: August 5, 2019 | | Derek Helling

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. Read More

Posted on: July 30, 2019 | | Derek Helling

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. Read More

Posted on: July 24, 2019 | | Derek Helling

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 […] Read More

Posted on: July 13, 2019 | | Derek Helling

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. Read More

Posted on: July 8, 2019 | | Derek Helling

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. Read More

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. Read More

Posted on: June 21, 2019 | | Derek Helling

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. Read More

Posted on: June 11, 2019 | | Derek Helling