Derek Helling, Author at Play Michigan

Michigan Online Casino Games Face Opposition From Governor Whitmer

A new governor means the same problems for Michigan online casinos. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is concerned the games could cannibalize the Michigan Lottery.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | Derek Helling

Two Lotto 47 Jackpot Winners Push Michigan Further Toward Record-Breaking Territory

Two Michigan Lotto 47 winners hit the game's progressive jackpot and continued to push 2021 toward record-breaking territory.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | Derek Helling

If Michigan’s Government Shuts Down, The Lottery Goes With It

The state government in Lansing is approaching a budget deadline. A Michigan lottery shutdown is possible if the deadline isn't met.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | Derek Helling

Déjà Vu All Over Again: Michigan Lotto 47 Jackpot Hits For Third Time In Less Than 2 Months

Michigan Lotto 47 is on pace to become one of the most popular games in the state, at the rate players are hitting the jackpot.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | Derek Helling

Macomb County Woman s List Of Michiganders Collecting Seven-Figure Prize From Instant Lottery

Add to the tally of Michigan Lottery scratch-off millionaires, when a woman claimed her seven-figure prize recently, adding to a list of lucky plays.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | Derek Helling

If You Hit The Jackpot Playing Powerball In Michigan, Here Are All The Best Practices

Michiganders have recently won some big Michigan Lottery prizes playing Powerball. Here's how to claim your Powerball prize and other MI lottery rules.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | Derek Helling

Could Cricket Betting Be To Michigan What Table Tennis Is To Colorado?

Michigan cricket betting is now an option at legal sportsbooks in the state. But are bettors aware, or interested?

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | Derek Helling

Bettors Stake Different Sides Of Spartans, Wolverines Win Totals In 2021 NCAA Football Season

Michigan college football futures wagers on the win totals at BetMGM Sportsbook are quite popular with bettors, but on different sides.

Posted on: December 8, 2023 | Derek Helling

Lotto 47 Winning Numbers For Nov. 4: Record Jackpot Sits At $29 Million

Wednesday, Nov. 4's winning Lotto 47 numbers could lead to a big payout. The jackpot is at $29.05 million, a record for Michigan online lottery players.

Posted on: December 7, 2023 | Derek Helling

Michigan Woman Shows Persistence Pays Off With Lotto 47 Jackpot Win

One Michigan woman finally became a Lotto 47 jackpot winner after a year of faithfully playing the same numbers online.

Posted on: December 7, 2023 | Derek Helling

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Michigan Online Casino Games Face Opposition From Governor Whitmer

Two Lotto 47 Jackpot Winners Push Michigan Further Toward Record-Breaking Territory

If Michigan’s Government Shuts Down, The Lottery Goes With It

Déjà Vu All Over Again: Michigan Lotto 47 Jackpot Hits For Third Time In Less Than 2 Months

Macomb County Woman s List Of Michiganders Collecting Seven-Figure Prize From Instant Lottery

If You Hit The Jackpot Playing Powerball In Michigan, Here Are All The Best Practices

Could Cricket Betting Be To Michigan What Table Tennis Is To Colorado?

Bettors Stake Different Sides Of Spartans, Wolverines Win Totals In 2021 NCAA Football Season

Lotto 47 Winning Numbers For Nov. 4: Record Jackpot Sits At $29 Million

Michigan Woman Shows Persistence Pays Off With Lotto 47 Jackpot Win

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