Derek Helling, Author at Play Michigan

Indianhead Tribal Casino Project Seeks Grant To Push Itself Further Down The Road

Another Michigan tribal casino might be in the cards in the U.P. But those plans hinge on a state grant to help rebuild a vital road on Indianhead Mountain.

Posted on: January 12, 2021 | Derek Helling

BetMGM Responsible Gaming Efforts Ramp Up Before Online Launch In Michigan

BetMGM responsible gaming initiatives could soon become the industry standard due to a partnership with GeoComply's Conscious Gaming and PlayPause.

Posted on: November 27, 2020 | Derek Helling

Happy Accident Nets Mega Millions Lottery Winner Two $1 Million Prizes

A recent Michigan lottery winner played some lucky numbers, on two Mega Millions tickets instead of just one, and thus won two $1 million prizes.

Posted on: October 27, 2020 | Derek Helling

New Tribal Casino In Muskegon County Moves Closer To Reality

A new Muskegon County casino project has cleared a significant hurdle, moving the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians one step closer to breaking ground.

Posted on: October 26, 2020 | Derek Helling

Golden Nugget Strikes MI Online Casino Deal With Ojibwa Casino

The Golden Nugget online casino brand has secured a path into the anticipated Michigan online gambling landscape, thanks to Ojibwa Casino.

Posted on: October 6, 2020 | Derek Helling

Detroit Casinos’ Tax Revenue Plummets Nearly 60% During COVID-19 Pandemic

What happens when major tax sources hit a 40-41% drop in income? Detroit is finding out, as its commercial casinos remain closed, generating no revenue.

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | Derek Helling

A Michigan Man Looking For Change Ended Up With A $2 Million Lotto Ticket

One Michigan man got the wrong lottery ticket but decided to play it anyway and made the right decision, as the ticket was worth $2 million.

Posted on: July 21, 2020 | Derek Helling

Caesars Windsor Shutdown Will Cost Millions, Affect Many In Community

The cost of shutting down Caesars Windsor will reach millions of dollars this year, and is felt in many ways by the local community.

Posted on: July 10, 2020 | Derek Helling

Michigan Governor Inks Gambling Expansion Bills Into Law

Sports betting, iGaming, and daily fantasy sports are now officially legal in Michigan, as Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs gambling bills into law Dec. 20.

Posted on: April 16, 2020 | Derek Helling

PointsBet’s XFL Partnership Could Foreshadow More To Come In Michigan

None of the pro sports teams in Michigan currently have sports betting partners.

Posted on: March 3, 2020 | Derek Helling

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Indianhead Tribal Casino Project Seeks Grant To Push Itself Further Down The Road

BetMGM Responsible Gaming Efforts Ramp Up Before Online Launch In Michigan

Happy Accident Nets Mega Millions Lottery Winner Two $1 Million Prizes

New Tribal Casino In Muskegon County Moves Closer To Reality

Golden Nugget Strikes MI Online Casino Deal With Ojibwa Casino

Detroit Casinos’ Tax Revenue Plummets Nearly 60% During COVID-19 Pandemic

A Michigan Man Looking For Change Ended Up With A $2 Million Lotto Ticket

Caesars Windsor Shutdown Will Cost Millions, Affect Many In Community

Michigan Governor Inks Gambling Expansion Bills Into Law

PointsBet’s XFL Partnership Could Foreshadow More To Come 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