Derek Helling, Author at Play Michigan

Michigan Gambling Interests Grow Stronger with Repeal of Political Donations Ban

Part of the new gambling law in Michigan is a political donations ban repeal for the gambling industry in the state, and it's a complicated issue.

Posted on: January 3, 2020 | Derek Helling

Michigan gambling expansion coming this Christmas

Michigan Rejoice: Sports Betting & Online Casino Could Become Law By Christmas

Two Michigan gambling expansion bills should become law before Christmas 2019, opening the door to legal sports betting and online casino in the state.

Posted on: December 5, 2019 | Derek Helling

Detroit casinos rebound in October revenue

Detroit Casinos Rebound In October, But Stagnation Still The Name Of The Game

October casino revenues at Detroit's three gaming facilities were better than the previous month, but that's not really saying much.

Posted on: November 27, 2019 | Derek Helling

September Detroit Casino Revenue Falls Like Leaves, Especially At MGM Grand

The numbers on September Detroit casino revenue showed the month to be the worst of the year for one of the casinos, which pulled overall numbers down

Posted on: October 28, 2019 | Derek Helling

Possible Michigan Government Shutdown Threatens Gambling Expansion Delay

The threat of a possible Michigan government shutdown means bills to expand sports betting and online casino in the state aren't likely to be taken up any time soon.

Posted on: August 30, 2019 | Derek Helling

Detroit Casinos Eclipse $2 Billion In School Aid Fund Contribution

Since the state began issuing licenses 20 years ago, the Detroit casinos' School Aid Fund contribution has come to $2.2 billion.

Posted on: August 6, 2019 | Derek Helling

Is Michigan Sports Betting By Super Bowl Sunday Realistic?

Super Bowl Sunday is a target date for Michigan gambling expansion by Rep. Brandt Iden, but it looks as if that may be too optimistic.

Posted on: August 1, 2019 | Derek Helling

Steady As She Goes: Detroit Casino Revenue Remains Consistent

May 2019 was an unremarkable but consistent month for Detroit casino revenue, according to the latest report from the Michigan Gaming Control Board.

Posted on: July 16, 2019 | Derek Helling

The First Two Legal Sportsbooks In Michigan Will Start Taking Action On Wednesday

Greektown and MGM Grand are expected to be up-and-running.

Posted on: March 9, 2020 | Derek Helling

MGM Grand Detroit opens sportsbook placeholder

MGM Grand Detroit’s ‘Sportsbook’ Proves Readiness for Legal Sports Betting in Michigan

The new Moneyline Sports Lounge at MGM Grand Detroit is a placeholder for a future sportsbook, showing they're eager for Michigan to legal sports betting.

Posted on: November 7, 2019 | Derek Helling

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Michigan Gambling Interests Grow Stronger with Repeal of Political Donations Ban

Michigan Rejoice: Sports Betting & Online Casino Could Become Law By Christmas

Detroit Casinos Rebound In October, But Stagnation Still The Name Of The Game

September Detroit Casino Revenue Falls Like Leaves, Especially At MGM Grand

Possible Michigan Government Shutdown Threatens Gambling Expansion Delay

Detroit Casinos Eclipse $2 Billion In School Aid Fund Contribution

Is Michigan Sports Betting By Super Bowl Sunday Realistic?

Steady As She Goes: Detroit Casino Revenue Remains Consistent

The First Two Legal Sportsbooks In Michigan Will Start Taking Action On Wednesday

MGM Grand Detroit’s ‘Sportsbook’ Proves Readiness for Legal Sports Betting in Michigan

Is Gardner White Hedging Its Lions Promo With A ‘Mattress Mack’ Style Wager?

Horseshoe Online Casino Coming To Michigan In September

DraftKings Enters Michigan Online Poker Market With Real-Money Electric Poker

Michigan iGaming Revenue Tops $191 Million In July; Fourth Best Month Ever

ESPN BET, Hollywood Casino See Promising November Debuts In Michigan

Online Casinos Revenue Just Grand Through First Half Of 2024, Tops $1 Billion