Derek Helling, Author at Play CA

Title Drought Quenched? Legal Sportsbooks Favor Lakers In 2020 NBA Finals

NBA Finals odds at legal sportsbooks in states surrounding California favor the Los Angeles Lakers to win their first championship in a decade. Read More

Posted on: September 29, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Ex-Harrah’s GM Allegedly Loses Job Over COVID-19 Concerns, Now Suing

A new lawsuit against the operator of Harrah's Southern California alleges that the company illegally forced the casino's former general manager to resign. Read More

Posted on: September 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Artichoke Joe’s Joins Group Of California Cardrooms Opening Outdoors

Artichoke Joe's cardroom is welcoming players again in a new outdoor venue aimed to put employees back to work and keep everyone safe. Read More

Posted on: September 9, 2020 | | Derek Helling

After Over A Decade Of Legal Battles, North Fork Casino Project Given Green Light

A North Fork tribal casino near Fresno got a crucial legal victory recently, paving the way for the project to proceed after nearly two decades of issues. Read More

Posted on: September 8, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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

Derek Helling

Title Drought Quenched? Legal Sportsbooks Favor Lakers In 2020 NBA Finals

Ex-Harrah’s GM Allegedly Loses Job Over COVID-19 Concerns, Now Suing

Artichoke Joe’s Joins Group Of California Cardrooms Opening Outdoors

After Over A Decade Of Legal Battles, North Fork Casino Project Given Green Light

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

Tribal Casinos Outside Tribal Land? It Could Happen In California, Thanks To Favorable Federal Judge Ruling

Artichoke Joe’s Casino Will Cut Historic $5.3 Million Check Due To Various Violations

Banner Day For Elk Grove: Wilton Rancheria, Boyd Gaming Break Ground On New Casino

The Slaphouse Doesn’t Always Win: Anaheim Police Break Up Illegal Gambling Ring

Casino M8trix Lawsuit Is Epitome Of Clashing Interests In CA Gambling Industry

Dr DisRespect Teams Up With FanDuel For DFS And Sportsbook Promos

Arizona Sports Betting Legislation Making Fast Progress In Phoenix

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, Other Lawmakers Seek Expanded Gambling In New Tribal Deal

Shuffle Up And Deal: California Cardrooms Reopening Amid Eased COVID-19 Restrictions

Larry Flynt Gains New Life In Fight Against California Gambling Restriction Law