Derek Helling, Author at Play CA

San Jose City Council Tells Cardroom Operators They Can Go Play Outside

The city council nearly unanimously approved San Jose cardrooms' outdoor reopening plans on Tuesday, clearing the way for two more facilities to open up. Read More

Posted on: September 2, 2020 | | Derek Helling

San Manuel Casino Introduces ‘Mystery Card’ Roulette To Safely Offer Table Games

San Manuel Casino's new mystery roulette games are the latest attempt by a California tribal casino to get back to some degree of normalcy. Read More

Posted on: September 1, 2020 | | Derek Helling

A Second California Cardroom Goes The Extra Mile To Reopen Outdoors

Outdoor California cardrooms started out as an idea to get revenue flowing amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but it seems to have now caught on. Read More

Posted on: August 27, 2020 | | Derek Helling

DFS Picks, Odds As Clippers And Lakers Seek Crucial Game 5 Wins

The Lakers and Clippers are both heading into crucial game fives of the NBA Playoffs. DFS games and sports betting odds make these games even more exciting. Read More

Posted on: August 25, 2020 | | Derek Helling

EA Finds Itself In California Gambling Lawsuit Over FIFA, Madden Loot Boxes

An EA lawsuit over Madden and FIFA Ultimate Team loot boxes alleges the video games' packs constitute illegal gambling according to California law. Read More

Posted on: August 20, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Ione Band, Tule River Tribe Set To Proceed With California Tribal Casino Plans

Gov. Gavin Newsom cleared the way for the Tule River Tribe to relocate its casino, and green-lit a new Amador County tribal casino in California. Read More

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

USC, UCLA Battle For Los Angeles In The 2020 Pac-12 Football Opener

The new 2020 Pac-12 football schedule has UCLA and USC meeting in the first week of the season, if the games actually do take place, that is. Read More

Posted on: August 4, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Clippers-Lakers Hype Could Reach New Heights With FanDuel Sportsbook Promo

A Lakers-Clippers promotion at FanDuel Sportsbook gives Los Angeles fans a way to get in on the action when the latest "Battle for LA" begins. Read More

Posted on: July 29, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Pac-12 Football Teams Won’t Play More Than 10 Games This Fall

The Pac-12 football season may take place this fall and it may not, which has sportsbooks hesitating to take action on any futures for California teams. Read More

Posted on: July 24, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Monkey Knife Fight Becomes Exclusive DFS Partner For LA Kings, LA Galaxy

Daily fantasy sports company Monkey Knife Fight has partnered with AEG, the company that owns the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Los Angeles Kings. Read More

Posted on: July 21, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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San Jose City Council Tells Cardroom Operators They Can Go Play Outside

San Manuel Casino Introduces ‘Mystery Card’ Roulette To Safely Offer Table Games

A Second California Cardroom Goes The Extra Mile To Reopen Outdoors

DFS Picks, Odds As Clippers And Lakers Seek Crucial Game 5 Wins

EA Finds Itself In California Gambling Lawsuit Over FIFA, Madden Loot Boxes

Ione Band, Tule River Tribe Set To Proceed With California Tribal Casino Plans

USC, UCLA Battle For Los Angeles In The 2020 Pac-12 Football Opener

Clippers-Lakers Hype Could Reach New Heights With FanDuel Sportsbook Promo

Pac-12 Football Teams Won’t Play More Than 10 Games This Fall

Monkey Knife Fight Becomes Exclusive DFS Partner For LA Kings, LA Galaxy

San Jose City Council Strengthens Support For Cardrooms At Precarious Juncture

Graton Resort Cancels 4,000-Guest New Year’s Eve Party, Temporarily Closes

Despite Dismissal Of Lawsuit, Tribes Not Done Fighting Against California Cardrooms

Tribal Initiative Nears 2022 Ballot, Opening Door For California Sports Betting

Back In The Spotlight: UCLA-USC Rivalry Returns With Pac-12 Implications

Court Sides With Card Rooms, Dismisses Tribal Suit Over Banked Games

Betting Pac-12 Hoops This Season? Look At Teams’ Full Rosters, Not Just Starters

Board Of Supervisors Get An Earful After Forcing Los Angeles Cardrooms To Close

No Late-Night Gaming At California Cardrooms As State Installs Curfew

Revisiting the Classic Gambling Film ‘California Split’ With Writer Joseph Walsh