Derek Helling, Author at PlayTenn

In Just Over A Week, MS Sportsbooks Took $236K In Wagers

It wasn't a bad few days in May for retail sportsbooks in Mississippi. Biloxi books accounted for 60% of over $235,000 in betting handle.

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | | Derek Helling

FanDuel Sportsbook Makes Moves To Lead NFL Betting Pack

FanDuel NFL betting is poised for a big fall, after the sportsbook has made a serious investment in acquiring official data from Sportradar.

Posted on: June 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

It’s June And TN Still Doesn’t Have A Complete Sports Betting License Application

Coronavirus might have a role to play in slowing down the Tennessee sports betting launch process, as one company cites financial needs and wants an extension.

Posted on: June 16, 2020 | | Derek Helling

One Group Wants A Ballot Referendum For 16 New Arkansas Casinos

A proposal to allow up to 16 new Arkansas casinos might face a voter referendum this fall if a statewide petition drive is successful.

Posted on: June 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

State Senate Ousts LA Gaming Control Board Chair At A Pretty Inopportune Time

With the abrupt ousting of Ronnie JOnes as Louisiana Gaming Control Board chair, the group is without a leader as state casinos start to reopen.

Posted on: June 3, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Bill To Switch Up Leadership Over TN Sports Betting Is Dead For This Year

A bill attempting to shift leadership of sports betting in TN to the Sports Betting Advisory Council is officially dead as of this week.

Posted on: May 29, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Ameristars Will Be The First MO Casinos To Reopen Their Doors

Boyd Gaming announced that its two Missouri Ameristar casinos, will reopen to the public with restrictions on Monday, the first MO properties to do so.

Posted on: May 28, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Mississippi’s Silver Slipper Reopening Sees More Memorial Day Action Than Last Year

The Silver Slipper Casino in Bay St. Louis, MS reopened over Memorial Day weekend, generating more win than it did in 2019.

Posted on: May 28, 2020 | | Derek Helling

NHL Regular Season Is Done, But Nashville Predators Part Of The Postseason Plans

The NHL was the first major sports league to announce plans to return, which include a 24-team playoff in two hub cities in mid-July.

Posted on: May 27, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Missouri Casino Reopening Date Pushed To June 1

Missouri casinos reopening across the state will happen in concert just as the MO Gaming Commission specified earlier, but pushing the date back to June 1.

Posted on: May 21, 2020 | | Derek Helling