Derek Helling, Author at Oregon Sports Betting

The first Washington tribal sportsbooks are one huge step closer to reality as the state reached terms on a compact with the Tulaltip Tribes.

Posted on: April 22, 2021 | | Derek Helling

After a year and a half, Oregon Lottery Scoreboard revenue has finally caught up with the expenses of launching the online sportsbook.

Posted on: April 5, 2021 | | Derek Helling

A bill to allow the Idaho Lottery to continue offering Powerball died in committee, meaning the popular draw game might soon leave Idaho.

Posted on: March 12, 2021 | | Derek Helling

A DraftKings Sportsbook in Oregon could become a reality as the Oregon Lottery considers a rebrand of its Scoreboard betting app.

Posted on: March 1, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Washington sports betting hasn't even begun, and now a bill that would broadly expand the activity is on the docket with plenty of support.

Posted on: January 21, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Oregon Gov. Kate Brown is pushing for online sports betting expansion in her state through a new bill that would open the industry up significantly.

Posted on: January 13, 2021 | | Derek Helling

The Oregon Lottery has a new holiday game, "Merry Slothmas," one of the top holiday-themed offerings in lottery history.

Posted on: December 24, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Oregon's only legal online sportsbook, Oregon Lottery Scoreboard, has no betting markets for the upcoming Pac-12 championship game. Why?

Posted on: December 16, 2020 | | Derek Helling

The Chinook Winds Casino closed on Tuesday amidst a surge of COVID-19 cases in the area. Could other Oregon casinos do the same soon?

Posted on: December 3, 2020 | | Derek Helling

An online Presidential Pick'Em game offered by FanDuel is completely legal in Oregon and offers real cash prizes to its winners

Posted on: September 28, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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