Derek Helling
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Gambling on the Ballot: Voters Have Their Say on Retail Casino Expansion and Missouri Sports Betting
Voters in multiple states weighed in on matters pertaining to the gambling industry on Tuesday and the results were mixed.
Gambling Could Pose Additional Risks For People Suffering From Long COVID
Several recent studies taken together suggest the effects of prolonged COVID-19 infections could increase the risks for gamblers.
Who Is Derek Helling?
Derek Helling is a former Bonus.com contributor. He broke into covering the legal gambling industry in North America in 2018, before the fall of PASPA and the resulting broader expansion of legal online gambling across the United States.Helling writes about the gaming industry as it pertains to business, technology, and the promotion of responsible gambling. Helling also loves to cover litigation in the gambling industry.Prior to writing about gambling, Helling covered the business and legal aspects of sports for publications like FanSided’s flagship site, Ozy, and myriad other publications.Helling completed his journalism degree at the University of Iowa. He authored a chapter on the economics of the National Football League in the Kendall Hunt textbook, “Sport Finance.”
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