Derek Helling, Author at Play USA

On Verge Of Public Listing, Luckbox Eyes eSports Challenges, Opportunities In North America

Luckbox, an eSports-centric wagering platform based on the Isle of Mann, has North American ambitions. The company also faces hurdles to that expansion. Read More

Posted on: June 24, 2020 | | Derek Helling

DC Sportsbook Handle 19 Moving Forward With 2020 Sports Betting Plans

Handle 19 sportsbook, which is set to open in Washington DC for sports betting later this year, is continuing its 2020 plans with a focus on safety. Read More

Posted on: May 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Sporting KC President Is Bullish About Legalizing Sports Betting In Kansas

As Major League Soccer side Sporting KC embarks on the 2020-21 season, the landscape for legalizing sports betting in Kansas has never been more favorable. Read More

Posted on: March 4, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Legal Missouri Sports Betting May Be A Long Shot Because The ‘Politics Are So Messy’

Missouri State Representative Wes Rogers wants legal sports betting in his state. But it's not going to be easy in 2020. Read More

Posted on: February 25, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Handle19 Wants To Be Both The First And Most Unique Sportsbook In Washington, DC

Handle19 DC sportsbook wants to be among the first to market for Washington, DC sports betting, and believes it has what it takes to be unique as well. Read More

Posted on: January 24, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Missouri House Committee Reports Casts Sports Betting Legalization In Favorable Light

Great news for Missouri sports betting: a MO committee report of state House members to the Speaker effectively recommends the legalization of state betting. Read More

Posted on: December 6, 2019 | | Derek Helling

An Inside Look At One Of The First Iowa Sportsbooks

BURLINGTON, IOWA — Iowa sportsbooks start popping up across the state last week. Among them: The PointsBet Sportsbook has opened at the Catfish Bend Casino. Going live in time for the University of Iowa’s football season was a win for both companies, as nothing is more important to sports fans in the southeast corner of […] Read More

Posted on: August 20, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Billionaire Puts A New Twist On Fantasy Sports With Monkey Knife Fight

Monkey Knife Fight is one of the newest daily fantasy sports sites in the field. Find out how its founder, Bill Asher, started it and why it's different. Read More

Posted on: July 11, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Virginia Vs. Texas Tech NCAA Title Game Odds: Cavaliers Are Slight Favorites

The 2019 NCAA men’s basketball tournament will culminate on Monday, when the Texas Tech Red Raiders and Virginia Cavaliers will seek the championship. Read More

Posted on: April 8, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Derek Helling

On Verge Of Public Listing, Luckbox Eyes eSports Challenges, Opportunities In North America

DC Sportsbook Handle 19 Moving Forward With 2020 Sports Betting Plans

Sporting KC President Is Bullish About Legalizing Sports Betting In Kansas

Legal Missouri Sports Betting May Be A Long Shot Because The ‘Politics Are So Messy’

Handle19 Wants To Be Both The First And Most Unique Sportsbook In Washington, DC

Missouri House Committee Reports Casts Sports Betting Legalization In Favorable Light

An Inside Look At One Of The First Iowa Sportsbooks

Billionaire Puts A New Twist On Fantasy Sports With Monkey Knife Fight

Virginia Vs. Texas Tech NCAA Title Game Odds: Cavaliers Are Slight Favorites

Should You Bet Against Joey Chestnut & More Odd Facts About Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest

The NFL Is Game For Sports Betting Partnerships. So Who Would Be The Best Pairings?

10 Things Happening In Post-Lockdown Las Vegas

PlayUSA Rewind: Michigan Hits Fast Forward On Online Sports Betting

NV Gov. Issues New Mask Mandate, While MGM & Caesars Extend Rule Nationwide