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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Good News And Bad News: Oregon Horse Racing Is Up, While State Lottery Sees Steep Drop

Good News And Bad News: Oregon Horse Racing Is Up, While State Lottery Sees Steep Drop

The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Oregon gambling revenue has been a diverse story, with the lottery and horse racing reporting different numbers.

Posted on: July 31, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Too Much Of A Good Thing? Siletz Tribe Faces Market Saturation Concerns In New Oregon Casino Bid

Too Much Of A Good Thing? Siletz Tribe Faces Market Saturation Concerns In New Oregon Casino Bid

The Siletz Tribe wants federal approval to build a new casino just north of Salem, but there are concerns that the area may not support the new facility.

Posted on: July 24, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Ready For Action: Washington Gambling Commission Signals Intent To Draft Sports Betting Regulations

Ready For Action: Washington Gambling Commission Signals Intent To Draft Sports Betting Regulations

An important step for Washington sports betting is on the horizon now, as the state's gambling commission has signaled its readiness to draft rules.

Posted on: July 21, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Indian Head Casino Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19, Prompting Closure

Indian Head Casino Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19, Prompting Closure

Less than a month after reopening, the Indian Head Casino in Warm Springs has closed again after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.

Posted on: July 16, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Washington Lottery’s Scratch-and-Sniff Tickets Are Bacon Winners

Washington Lottery’s Scratch-and-Sniff Tickets Are Bacon Winners

Bacon-scented lottery tickets are now available in Washington, affording Oregonians a chance to bring home the bacon in more ways than one.

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | | Derek Helling

MLB Is Back In Limited Fashion, And The Scoreboard Odds Are Limited Too

MLB Is Back In Limited Fashion, And The Scoreboard Odds Are Limited Too

MLB futures are live on the Oregon Lottery's Scoreboard app just ahead of the Rockies, Athletics, Giants and Mariners reporting to camp.

Posted on: June 26, 2020 | | Derek Helling

BetMGM To Give Oregonians A Second Option For Legal Sports Betting

BetMGM To Give Oregonians A Second Option For Legal Sports Betting

BetMGM Sportsbook will offer Oregonians an option when it comes to legal sports betting thanks to a partnership with Spirit Mountain Casino

Posted on: June 19, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Scoreboard Oregon sports betting Bundesliga

Scoreboard Offering Bundesliga Betting Action As League Prepares To Resume Play

Bundesliga will resume matches on Saturday, May 16 without spectators physically in attendance.

Posted on: May 10, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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Oregon Lottery’s Revenue Adjustment Exposes Flaws In Scoreboard’s Rollout

The forecast for the Oregon Lottery this fiscal year is not pretty.

Posted on: February 26, 2020 | | Derek Helling

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Oregon Sports Betting

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Oregon Sports Betting

A breakdown of what is working and what is not working with Oregon sports betting.

Posted on: February 20, 2020 | | Derek Helling