Derek Helling, Author at Play Illinois

Sky At Lynx Odds: Chicago Vies For First WNBA Semifinals Trip In 5 Years At Minnesota Sunday

The Chicago Sky are once again facing an elimination game and there is more Illinois WNBA playoffs betting action in store.

Posted on: September 26, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Wings At Sky Odds: Chicago To Host Dallas In First Round Of WNBA Playoffs

The 2021 WNBA postseason starts Thursday and the Chicago Sky playoffs begin with a single elimination game at home against the Dallas Wings.

Posted on: September 23, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Naperville Powerball Player Wins $1 Million Just Before Lottery Expands

The July 24 drawing produced a Naperville Powerball winner who has a seven-figure prize to claim in the near future.

Posted on: August 23, 2021 | | Derek Helling

A Lotto Secret: Cottage Hills Bar Manager Knows Who Won The $8.9 Million Lottery

The seller knows who won the $8.9 million Illinois Lotto ticket, though the winner has yet to claim the prize.

Posted on: August 11, 2021 | | Derek Helling

UFC 265 Odds: Nada Nunes Vs Pena But Gane Vs Lewis Set To Headline Saturday

The UFC 265 odds have a little less hype to them without Amanda Nunes on the card but the men's heavyweight title bout still offers action.

Posted on: August 5, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Drops In June, Now No. 3 In The US

Despite the summer lull and in-person registration, Illinois sports betting industry kept the Prairie State in its place in June 2021.

Posted on: August 5, 2021 | | Derek Helling

You Could Get Your Illinois VGT Winnings Through The Mail Soon

New emergency regulations allow for licensees to apply for permission to use an Illinois video gaming voucher to pay out customers' winnings.

Posted on: August 4, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Someone In The Chicago Area Won $56 Million Playing Mega Millions

There’s another Mega Millions jackpot winner, this time in Illinois. Some lucky player bought a ticket in south suburbs Chicago that’s worth $56 million. The ticket matched the five white numbers but the gold “Mega Ball” as well, claiming a progressive pot. That prize hasn’t been claimed as of yet, but when that time comes, […]

Posted on: June 11, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Introverted Lottery Winners Rejoice! You Can Now Claim Your Illinois Lottery Prize Online

Have an Illinois lottery prize claim? E-claims allows you to claim your prize online and avoid making an appointment at a claims center.

Posted on: May 31, 2021 | | Derek Helling

PointsBet, WNBA Announce Partnership With Implications For Chicago Sky Fans

A new PointsBet-WNBA collaboration means there are more opportunities to bet on the Chicago Sky on the sports betting app coming.

Posted on: May 25, 2021 | | Derek Helling

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Sky At Lynx Odds: Chicago Vies For First WNBA Semifinals Trip In 5 Years At Minnesota Sunday

Wings At Sky Odds: Chicago To Host Dallas In First Round Of WNBA Playoffs

Naperville Powerball Player Wins $1 Million Just Before Lottery Expands

A Lotto Secret: Cottage Hills Bar Manager Knows Who Won The $8.9 Million Lottery

UFC 265 Odds: Nada Nunes Vs Pena But Gane Vs Lewis Set To Headline Saturday

Illinois Sports Betting Handle Drops In June, Now No. 3 In The US

You Could Get Your Illinois VGT Winnings Through The Mail Soon

Someone In The Chicago Area Won $56 Million Playing Mega Millions

Introverted Lottery Winners Rejoice! You Can Now Claim Your Illinois Lottery Prize Online

PointsBet, WNBA Announce Partnership With Implications For Chicago Sky Fans

Next Bears Game Odds: Line Moves Toward Lions After Chicago’s Putrid Offensive Showing Vs. Browns

Sky At Lynx Odds: Chicago Vies For First WNBA Semifinals Trip In 5 Years At Minnesota Sunday

Arlington Park Future In Flux As Last Horse Races Of Season, And Likely Ever, Set For Saturday

Wings At Sky Odds: Chicago To Host Dallas In First Round Of WNBA Playoffs

In Urgent Push To Gain Ground In Illinois, Barstool Plugs ‘1985’ Bears Promo, Party At Hollywood Aurora