Derek Helling, Author at PlayColorado

What Coloradans Should Know About Self-Exclusion Lists For Problem Gambling

The program allows residents of and visitors to the state to exclude themselves from legal gambling opportunities in CO.

Posted on: 05/06/2020 | | Derek Helling

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Most Likely Destination For Disney’s DraftKings Stock Is Other People’s Portfolios

Disney bought 21st Century Fox and among that company's holdings was an ownership stake in DraftKings.

Posted on: 05/04/2020 | | Derek Helling

BetMGM Roars To Life Online In Colorado Thanks To The Midnight Rose Hotel And Casino

Legal sports wagering in Colorado began on May 1.

Posted on: 05/01/2020 | | Derek Helling

Colorado Allows Betting On Pesäpallo (Finnish Baseball) To Tide Fans Over

Finnish baseball is one of many sports that Colorado allows its legal sportsbooks to take action on.

Posted on: 05/01/2020 | | Derek Helling

Gambling Tax Projections Fall Due To Casino, Sports Shutdowns

State officials now estimate that legal sports betting will bring in around $1.6 million this year. That represents about an 83% drop from the original projections.

Posted on: 04/30/2020 | | Derek Helling

Help On The Horizon: City Of Black Hawk, Colorado Sports Bettors Alleviate Financial Strain On Casinos

Fees have been waived for the remainder of the month.

Posted on: 04/28/2020 | | Derek Helling

BetAmerica, Betfred Up For Licensure At Thursday Meeting As Calendar Races Toward May 1

The Colorado Limited Gaming Control Commission will also consider license applications for 25 other sports betting brands.

Posted on: 04/13/2020 | | Derek Helling

BetMGM, BetRivers, William Hill Get Their Turns At Colorado License Approval Thursday

The state continues to focus on May 1 as its launch date.

Posted on: 03/31/2020 | | Derek Helling

Colorado Casino Workers Have Options When It Comes To State Assistance

Information on filing for unemployment in Colorado.

Posted on: 03/26/2020 | | Derek Helling

CLGCC Could License Three More National Sportsbook Brands Thursday

FanDuel, Fox Bet and PointsBet will likely get licenses approved this week.

Posted on: 03/15/2020 | | Derek Helling

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Posts by Derek Helling:

What Coloradans Should Know About Self-Exclusion Lists For Problem Gambling

Most Likely Destination For Disney’s DraftKings Stock Is Other People’s Portfolios

BetMGM Roars To Life Online In Colorado Thanks To The Midnight Rose Hotel And Casino

Colorado Allows Betting On Pesäpallo (Finnish Baseball) To Tide Fans Over

Gambling Tax Projections Fall Due To Casino, Sports Shutdowns

Help On The Horizon: City Of Black Hawk, Colorado Sports Bettors Alleviate Financial Strain On Casinos

BetAmerica, Betfred Up For Licensure At Thursday Meeting As Calendar Races Toward May 1

BetMGM, BetRivers, William Hill Get Their Turns At Colorado License Approval Thursday

Colorado Casino Workers Have Options When It Comes To State Assistance

CLGCC Could License Three More National Sportsbook Brands Thursday

Colorado Moves to Dismiss Updated Sports Betting Lawsuit by Ute Tribes

Colorado Casinos Have Best Month of 2024, But Dip 2% Annually in July

Colorado Sports Betting Regulators Eliminate ‘Negative Wagers’

Betfred Sportsbook Exits Colorado Next Week

Report Highlights Problem Gambling Successes, Depth of Disorders