Derek Helling

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.

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Money For Nothing: Tennessee DFS Players Get Free $10 Credit With FanDuel Promotion

Money For Nothing: Tennessee DFS Players Get Free $10 Credit With FanDuel Promotion

Ever played daily fantasy sports online before? You may have $10 in FanDuel site credit waiting in your account to use on DFS contests.

Posted on: July 21, 2020 | | Derek Helling

How To Win $3 Million? Stop Off For A Snack At A Tennessee Lottery Retailer

How To Win $3 Million? Stop Off For A Snack At A Tennessee Lottery Retailer

A Tennessee Lottery winner made a stop for a snack and a couple of scratch-off tickets. The man now has to decide what to do with his $3 million prize.

Posted on: July 20, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Million Dollar Babies: Handle At Mississippi Sportsbooks Reaches Seven Figures In June

Million Dollar Babies: Handle At Mississippi Sportsbooks Reaches Seven Figures In June

Mississippi sportsbooks beheld a sight once familiar to them, as statewide handle for the month of June totaled over seven figures.

Posted on: July 16, 2020 | | Derek Helling

What Canada’s Legal Sports Betting Environment Can Teach Us About Tennessee

What Canada’s Legal Sports Betting Environment Can Teach Us About Tennessee

Tennessee has some unique regulations when it comes to the US sports betting market, which may make it similar to the Canadian sports betting landscape.

Posted on: July 13, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Wearing Masks In Mississippi Casinos Is Now State-Mandated

Wearing Masks In Mississippi Casinos Is Now State-Mandated

If you plan on hitting up a Mississippi casino, be sure to bring a mask or else the casino is not allowed to let you on the property.

Posted on: July 9, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Tennessee Lottery Approves Sports Betting Licenses, But Only For Vendors

Tennessee Lottery Approves Sports Betting Licenses, But Only For Vendors

The first license approvals for Tennessee sports betting are in the books, with four sports betting vendors approved for operation in the state.

Posted on: July 6, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Time’s Up: Long Shot Georgia Sports Betting Bill Dies As Session Ends

Time’s Up: Long Shot Georgia Sports Betting Bill Dies As Session Ends

A last-ditch effort to try to enact a Georgia sports betting bill in the current legislative session fell short, postponing the issue until the fall.

Posted on: July 1, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Tennessee Lottery’s New Sports Gaming VP Brings Much-Needed Experience

Tennessee Lottery’s New Sports Gaming VP Brings Much-Needed Experience

The Tennessee Lottery has hired a new sports gaming VP and she brings a sorely needed element to the company: experience in sports betting.

Posted on: June 30, 2020 | | Derek Helling

DFS In Most Of Louisiana Is Just One Signature Away From Law

DFS In Most Of Louisiana Is Just One Signature Away From Law

Once Gov. John Bel Edwards signs the bill into law, daily fantasy sports will be legally available to Lousianans in 48 of 64 state parishes.

Posted on: June 29, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Out Of The Ashes: GA Senate Committee Revives Sports Betting Bill

Out Of The Ashes: GA Senate Committee Revives Sports Betting Bill

A Georgia sports betting bill that seemed headed for oblivion has been rescued and the state Senate will consider it due to budgetary shortfalls.

Posted on: June 22, 2020 | | Derek Helling