Derek Helling
Legal Markets Analyst
Derek Helling is a journalist who has covered the gaming industry for many publications since 2018. His coverage emphasizes the intersections of gambling with the business of entertainment, the evolution of the legal landscape, technology’s shaping of gaming, and the impact of gambling on society. When he isn’t working on his next story, he enjoys traveling with his wife and spoiling their pair of Munchkin cats.
Articles by Derek Helling
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Wow Vegas Casino Gives Players in Louisiana Until July 11 To Use Remaining Sweepstakes Coins
Social casino Wow Vegas is complying with a cease-and-desist order from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board according to a company email
Jun 27, 2025 - News
CNIGA Chair Affirms Support For New CA Sweepstakes Casino Ban During Webinar
The chair of the CNIGA expressed his belief that a recently modified bill to restrict sweepstakes games in California could become law soon
Jun 26, 2025 - News
Geolocation Service Provider XPoint Set to Improve High 5 Casino’s Social Gaming Product
High 5 Casino will utilize XPoint technology to ensure compliance with regulatory restrictions and state laws governing sweepstakes games
Jun 26, 2025 - News
California Sweepstakes Casino Ban Substitution Could Be Due to Support From the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
A bill banning sweepstakes-based, casino-style online games had received strong support in legislature before a substitute emerged
Jun 24, 2025 - News
New Jersey Bill’s Advancement Could Build Momentum Against Sweepstakes Casinos
The New Jersey Assembly Appropriations Committee reported out favorably a bill that restricts sweepstakes games in the state
Jun 23, 2025 - News
SGLA, SPGA Release Statements on New York Legislature’s Approval of Sweepstakes Gaming Ban
The SGLA and SPGA have called New York S 5935 flawed, as they encourage Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of the bill
Jun 18, 2025 - News
New York Lawmakers Pass SB 5935, Sending it to Governor’s Desk
Both chambers of the New York legislature have approved strong restrictions on social and sweepstakes gaming
Jun 18, 2025 - News
Michigan Regulators Maintain Pressure On Unlicensed Gambling Sites With New Cease-And-Desist Demands
The Michigan Gaming Control Board sent cease-and-desist letters regarding five online gambling brands’ transactions with players in the state.
Jun 17, 2025 - News
Play’N Go’s White Market-Only Assertions Meets Complex Reality of Online Gambling Industry
The revelation of Play’N Go’s presence in unregulated gambling spaces points to prevalent competing interests inherent in gaming
Jun 17, 2025 - News
New York Assembly Committee Approves Bill Restricting Sweepstakes Games
A bill that creates new rules for sweepstakes games in New York could come up for a vote on the state Assembly floor
Jun 16, 2025 - News
New York Senate Advances Sweepstakes Prohibition Bill With Session Closure Looming
A bill to restrict the operations of sweepstakes in New York has received approval from the New York Senate
Jun 12, 2025 - News
Governor’s Veto Could Buy Sweepstakes Games More Time in Louisiana
Rumors are circulating that Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry will veto a bill to restrict sweepstakes-based, casino-style online games
Jun 9, 2025 - News
High 5 Casino Faces New Lawsuit From New Jersey Resident
A New Jersey resident has filed a lawsuit seeking to recover funds from High 5 Casino, alleging the site’s games are illegal gambling.
Jun 5, 2025