Derek Helling, Author at PlayIllinois

Morikawa Bettor’s Parlay Streak Continues–But At What Cost?

An Illinois parlay winner has defied the odds and collected over $1.1 million this week on several wagers, but that doesn't mean it's an easy feat.

Posted on: August 13, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Opinion: In-Person Registration At DraftKings Reveals Mandate Was More About Punishment, Not Security

The launch of DraftKings' in-person registration model for Illinois sports betting makes it painfully obvious the mandate had nothing to do with security.

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Big Zero: Big Ten’s Pending Decision To Cancel Football Will Affect IL Sportsbooks

With the Big Ten college football season reportedly pushed to the spring, if it happens at all, Illinois sportsbooks need to adjust their approach.

Posted on: August 10, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Churchill Downs Not High On Its Future At Arlington International Racecourse

The possibility of an Arlington International Racecourse sale is at an all-time high, as its current owner Churchill Downs eyes opportunities elsewhere.

Posted on: August 7, 2020 | | Derek Helling

DraftKings Launches In Illinois, But Will In-Person Registration Keep It From Becoming Royalty?

The DraftKings Illinois launch came well ahead of the expiration of the state's in-person registration requirement, but the sportsbook will still feel it.

Posted on: August 5, 2020 | | Derek Helling

William Hill Opens Sportsbook At Grand Victoria Casino In Illinois

Illinoisans, you now have a second option for legal brick-and-mortar sports betting. William Hill Illinois has started accepting wagers.

Posted on: August 3, 2020 | | Derek Helling

PointsBet Sportsbook Gets Cleared To Land In Illinois

The Illinois Gaming Board approved a master sports wagering license for Hawthorne Race Course in Cicero, meaning PointsBet Sportsbook Illinois is coming.

Posted on: July 30, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Lots Of Questions, No Answers On Removal Of KBO, NASCAR, PGA And Soccer Betting Markets

The sudden disappearance of PGA betting, NASCAR betting, and other markets at Illinois sportsbooks on Monday has resulted in mass confusion.

Posted on: July 28, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Reversal Of Fortune: Gov. Pritzker Resumes State’s In-Person Registration Requirement

The return of in-person registration for online betting in Illinois is about more than whether or not brick-and-mortar casinos are open.

Posted on: July 27, 2020 | | Derek Helling

DraftKings Completes Workaround To Get Online Sportsbook Live In Illinois

A recently announced Casino Queen name change will incorporate DraftKings into the facility's name, which enables a workaround to an IL rule.

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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Morikawa Bettor’s Parlay Streak Continues–But At What Cost?

Opinion: In-Person Registration At DraftKings Reveals Mandate Was More About Punishment, Not Security

Big Zero: Big Ten’s Pending Decision To Cancel Football Will Affect IL Sportsbooks

Churchill Downs Not High On Its Future At Arlington International Racecourse

DraftKings Launches In Illinois, But Will In-Person Registration Keep It From Becoming Royalty?

William Hill Opens Sportsbook At Grand Victoria Casino In Illinois

PointsBet Sportsbook Gets Cleared To Land In Illinois

Lots Of Questions, No Answers On Removal Of KBO, NASCAR, PGA And Soccer Betting Markets

Reversal Of Fortune: Gov. Pritzker Resumes State’s In-Person Registration Requirement

DraftKings Completes Workaround To Get Online Sportsbook Live In Illinois

Bally’s Chicago Construction Schedule In Jeopardy Due to Unapproved Contractor

Illinois Senate Bill Would Allow State Lottery To Regulate Courier Services

Bally’s Changes Terms for Investment in Chicago Resort to Address Lawsuit

Harrah’s Metropolis Casino Forced to Close Due to Ohio River Floodwaters

East Dundee Considers Limitations On Video Gaming Terminals