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Derek Helling

Past Contributor

Derek Helling is a former lead writer for PlayMichigan and the current lead writer for PlayUSA and the manager of BetHer. He is a 2013 graduate of the University of Iowa and covers the intersections of sports with business and the law.

Posts by Derek Helling:

Legal sports betting in Michigan is currently limited to brick-and-mortar sportsbooks

Michigan Sports Betting Will Be Limited To Retail Sportsbooks For Immediate Future

Although the goal for the Wolverine State is still launching legal sports wagering by March Madness 2020, Michiganders shouldn’t get excited about making those wagers from their phones. The state’s gaming commission expects an online sports betting delay to last for at least the rest of this year. Michigan residents and visitors likely won’t be […]
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PointsBet Michigan is the first to announce its intentions to operate mobile/online and retail sportsbooks in the Wolverine State.

PointsBet Will Expand Sportsbook Operations Into Michigan

One of the premier sportsbook operators in several states will break ground in the Wolverine State. PointsBet Michigan confirmed this development with its recent announcement. Similar deals may come as fast and furiously as a Detroit Red Wings power play now. Michigan is racing to get legal sports betting live for March Madness. Details on […]
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Michigan Lottery Powerball Winner Late September 2021

Michigan Powerball Winner Claims Dream-Worthy $2 Million Prize

The hits keep coming for Michiganders playing Michigan Lottery and multistate draw games. The latest, a Michigan Powerball winner, recently got an enormous windfall thanks to the purchase of a single ticket. The winner matched all five numbers in a recent drawing, missing out on the jackpot but still collecting on a sweet $2 million […]
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