Derek Helling, Author at Play Tenn

GA Sports Betting Bills Quietly Die Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak

Two Georgia sports betting bills are dead in the state's legislature but the they received lays out a blueprint for similar action in the future.

Posted on: April 1, 2020 | Derek Helling

Arkansas And Missouri Extend Casino Closures Into April

Lawmakers in Arkansas and Missouri are proactively extending casino closures. Missouri extended through April 6, while Arkansas casinos won't open until May.

Posted on: March 31, 2020 | Derek Helling

Powerball Changing Game Rules To Slow Growth Of Jackpots

With fewer playing the lotto, Powerball is reducing the base jackpot size and limiting the growth of the jackpot on subsequent drawings.

Posted on: March 30, 2020 | Derek Helling

Sportsbooks’ Look-Ahead NCAA Football Lines Feature Plenty Of SEC Action

Several legal online sportsbooks have limited action available on 2020 college football look-ahead lines involving popular teams from the SEC.

Posted on: March 27, 2020 | Derek Helling

COVID-19 Closures Mean Your TN Lottery Winnings Might Have To Come Via Mail

The state government has closed Tennessee Lottery claim centers around the state but there are still ways for Tennesseans to claim prizes

Posted on: March 24, 2020 | Derek Helling

COVID-19 Has Bill To Change Sports Betting Regulatory Control Stranded In Committee

A bill to change which group has regulatory control over sports betting in Tennessee is languishing in committee during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Posted on: March 23, 2020 | Derek Helling

Esports Betting Could Provide A Boost For Legal Tennessee Sportsbooks

Esports betting is one way that legal sportsbooks in Tennessee could set themselves apart from their counterparts in other jurisdictions.

Posted on: March 19, 2020 | Derek Helling

Kentucky Citizens Legalizing Sports Betting, But GOP-Controlled Legislature Is Hesitant

A sports betting survey shows the majority of respondents in Kentucky legalization despite the Republican-controlled state legislature's hesitation

Posted on: March 19, 2020 | Derek Helling

One Derby Will Run As Scheduled, Louisiana Race Broadcasting On NBC Sports Saturday

The 2020 Louisiana Derby will run as scheduled this weekend, albeit without spectators in attendance, but with enhanced coverage by TVG and NBC Sports.

Posted on: March 18, 2020 | Derek Helling

Kentucky Derby Postponed To Fall, Other Triple Crown Races Could Be Next

Horse racing fans, May 2020 simply won’t be the same. Churchill Downs has postponed the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Both events will take place on consecutive days as normal, but not until Labor Day weekend. Other details are less settled right now, however. What we know about the 2020 Kentucky Derby right now Churchill […]

Posted on: March 17, 2020 | Derek Helling