Derek Helling, Author at PlayIndiana

Competing Ohio Sports Betting Bills Could Slow Down Progress In The Buckeye State

Indiana sportsbooks have enjoyed action coming across the Buckeye State border. The snag in Ohio sports betting legalization should keep that going. Read More

Posted on: January 21, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Illinois Shouldn’t Blame Expanded Indiana Gaming For Its Lottery Downturn

Lottery sales in Illinois have declined but in Indiana, they are at an all-time high. It's proof that other forms of gambling don't cannibalize lotteries. Read More

Posted on: January 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Headed To Assembly Floor

The stage is now set for a vote on Kentucky sports betting after a committee hearing and key changes to the bill, like allowing betting on college games. Read More

Posted on: January 16, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Indiana Gaming Approves Licenses For Both BetIndiana And BetMGM

BetMGM and BetIndiana are the two newest sportsbook licensees that are now one step closer to launching in Indiana, possibly by the Super Bowl. Read More

Posted on: January 15, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Not Too Early To Bet On Ohio State To Win The 2021 College Football National Championship

The way-too-early field of 2021 college football championship futures have two teams Indiana bettors may want to get some action on. Read More

Posted on: January 14, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Could XFL Betting Become An X-Factor For Indiana’s Legal Sportsbooks?

XFL betting could provide legal sportsbooks in states like Indiana with a way to fill the void that is left by the college football and NFL offseasons Read More

Posted on: January 14, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Like The Football Calendar, Sports Betting Numbers Slowed In December

Indiana's December sports betting numbers did see a slight increase in handle but it was nothing compared to the previous month's growth Read More

Posted on: January 10, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Gov. Holcomb Focused On Land-Based Growth Over Online Casinos

When it comes to 2020, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is more concerned with land-based properties than Indiana online casino legislation. Read More

Posted on: January 8, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Will Illinois’ Sports Betting Progress Hamper Indiana Sports Betting Growth?

Illinois sports betting is going slower than Indiana, but the bigger state could eat up some of the Hoosier State's early market share. Read More

Posted on: January 6, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Casino Or ‘Racino:’ There Will Soon Be Little Difference In Indiana

The introduction of table games with live dealers to Indiana racinos will put them on par with traditional casinos in the state. Read More

Posted on: December 31, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Author: Derek Helling

Competing Ohio Sports Betting Bills Could Slow Down Progress In The Buckeye State

Illinois Shouldn’t Blame Expanded Indiana Gaming For Its Lottery Downturn

Kentucky Sports Betting Bill Headed To Assembly Floor

Indiana Gaming Approves Licenses For Both BetIndiana And BetMGM

Not Too Early To Bet On Ohio State To Win The 2021 College Football National Championship

Could XFL Betting Become An X-Factor For Indiana’s Legal Sportsbooks?

Like The Football Calendar, Sports Betting Numbers Slowed In December

Gov. Holcomb Focused On Land-Based Growth Over Online Casinos

Will Illinois’ Sports Betting Progress Hamper Indiana Sports Betting Growth?

Casino Or ‘Racino:’ There Will Soon Be Little Difference In Indiana

Kentucky Rep. Adam Koenig Says Sports Betting An “Urban-Rural” Issue For The State

Indiana Casinos Thrilled With Sports Betting’s Hot Start And Midwest Monopoly

Indiana Becomes The Second State To Authorize Betting On The Oscars

The Indiana Pacers Now Have An Official Sports Betting Partner

Competing Ohio Sports Betting Bills Could Slow Down Progress In The Buckeye State