Derek Helling, Author at Play Iowa

100 Days Remain: Did Iowa’s In-Person Registration Mandate Serve A Purpose?

Online sportsbook registration begins in Iowa in 100 days, as the in-person registration requirement sunsets on New Year's Day 2021. Read More

Posted on: September 22, 2020 | | Derek Helling

High Court: Voters Can Decide Whether To Allow Casino Gambling In Nebraska

The state's Supreme Court has given a win to gambling proponents as it has ordered three Nebraska casino ballot measures to move forward this fall. Read More

Posted on: September 21, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Iowa Sportsbooks Get Plenty Of Time To Prepare For Big Ten Football Restart

A Big Ten football restart has been announced and with just over a month to prepare, there's plenty of time for Iowa sportsbooks to work on promos. Read More

Posted on: September 18, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Iowa Sportsbooks Not Expecting Cyclones To Blow Away Ragin’ Cajuns

Just a day before the Cyclones are slated to start their 2020 season, the latest Iowa State football odds don't have them dominating the Ragin' Cajuns. Read More

Posted on: September 11, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Even Without Football, Iowa Sports Betting Handle For August Rivals Best Months

Iowa August sports betting handle for 2020 was not only a significant increase as compared to the previous month but rivals the best months ever. Read More

Posted on: September 11, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Betfred Online Sportsbook Live In Iowa, Just In Time For NFL Kickoff

The Betfred online sportsbook in Iowa is now live for bettors in the Hawkeye State just ahead of Thursday night's NFL season opener. Read More

Posted on: September 10, 2020 | | Derek Helling

FanDuel Online In Time For The NFL Season In Iowa

Just ahead of the 2020-21 NFL season, the FanDuel Iowa online sportsbook is live, but does require a in-person visit to a FanDuel sportsbook. Read More

Posted on: September 3, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Nebraska Supreme Court May Decide Whether Casino Gambling Makes November Ballot

The Nebraska casino referendum set for this fall has hit a wall as the state's secretary of state is refusing to put the measures on the ballot. Read More

Posted on: September 3, 2020 | | Derek Helling

What The PointsBet-NBC Sports Deal Means For Bettors In Iowa

The news of a PointsBet-NBC Sports deal energized the sports betting industry late Thursday. What does it mean for bettors in the Hawkeye State, though? Read More

Posted on: August 31, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Iowa Governor Calls For Bar Closure; Affects Isle Waterloo, Prairie Meadows Casinos

Patrons of Iowa casinos in Black Hawk and Polk counties will not be able to enjoy alcoholic drinks as easily due to a new coronavirus bar closure order. Read More

Posted on: August 27, 2020 | | Derek Helling