Derek Helling, Author at Play WV

Online casinos in WV may finally happen.

Hurry Up And Wait: WV Online Casinos May Finally Launch This Summer

The WV Lottery recently approved emergency rules last week, setting the stage for the launch of West Virginia online casinos sometime this summer. Read More

Posted on: May 6, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Rattlesnake Open III kicks off this weekend for WV online poker players

WV Online Poker Players Can Take Part In The Rattlesnake Open III On Global Poker

Global Poker's Rattlesnake Open III begins May 3 and WV online poker players can play in the largest opening freeroll in the event's history at SC15,000. Read More

Posted on: May 1, 2020 | | Derek Helling

WV Sportsbooks offering NFL Draft free contests

BetMGM’s Free NFL Draft Game Among Several WV Sports Betting Promotions This Week

A new BetMGM NFL Draft game is just one of several opportunities that WV sportsbooks are offering bettors a head of the 2020 NFL Draft. Read More

Posted on: April 22, 2020 | | Derek Helling

West Virginia Online Sportsbooks Offer Action On Friday’s WNBA Draft

The West Virginia Lottery has approved WNBA Draft betting and while the first overall pick is all but official, there is still intrigue. Read More

Posted on: April 15, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Online Poker at Global Poker Home Series

WV Online Poker Players Can Cash Out With Global Poker Home Series

The Global Poker Home Series features SC$2,000,000 in guarantees and 1,000 satellite trophy event seats to a big main event for WV online poker players. Read More

Posted on: April 1, 2020 | | Derek Helling

WV casino workers can get state assistance

WV Casino Closures Open The Door To State Assistance For Most Casino Workers

Casino workers who find themselves in need of financial assistance because of the WV casino closures due to COVID-19 have options. Read More

Posted on: March 26, 2020 | | Derek Helling

WVU Hoops Enters Big 12 Tournament Looking To Build On Late-Season Momentum

WV online sports betting fans will have a rooting interest in the March Madness. This week's Big 12 tournament could improve the Mountaineers' seed. Read More

Posted on: March 11, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Honda Classic Lines Expect Golfers’ Makeups To Play Big Role In Tournament

The PGA golf betting action available on the 2020 Honda Classic seems to emphasize players' suitability to the conditions over familiarity with the course. Read More

Posted on: February 26, 2020 | | Derek Helling

The Super Bowl is over but the betting goes on.

Missing Football? WV Sportsbooks Might Have Just The Cure

Despite the fact that there is no more football for about the next six or seven months, there are still plenty of events for West Virginia sports betting. Read More

Posted on: February 6, 2020 | | Derek Helling

WV Sportsbooks favor home teams in NFL divisional playoffs

NFL Playoffs Betting Preview: Road Teams Present Tempting Options This Weekend

Legal sportsbooks in West Virginia have some attractive lines for those interested in NFL playoffs betting on the four divisional round games. Read More

Posted on: January 9, 2020 | | Derek Helling

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Hurry Up And Wait: WV Online Casinos May Finally Launch This Summer

WV Online Poker Players Can Take Part In The Rattlesnake Open III On Global Poker

BetMGM’s Free NFL Draft Game Among Several WV Sports Betting Promotions This Week

West Virginia Online Sportsbooks Offer Action On Friday’s WNBA Draft

WV Online Poker Players Can Cash Out With Global Poker Home Series

WV Casino Closures Open The Door To State Assistance For Most Casino Workers

WVU Hoops Enters Big 12 Tournament Looking To Build On Late-Season Momentum

Honda Classic Lines Expect Golfers’ Makeups To Play Big Role In Tournament

Missing Football? WV Sportsbooks Might Have Just The Cure

NFL Playoffs Betting Preview: Road Teams Present Tempting Options This Weekend

Sports Leagues Release Plans As WV Sports Betting Fans Eagerly Await Their Return

Ready To Open: West Virginia Casinos Receive Safety Guidelines; On Track For June 5

AGA To Media: Stop ‘Blurring The Lines’ Between Legal And Offshore Betting

Save The Date: WV Casinos Scheduled To Reopen With Enhanced Safety Measures

A Look At Major Sports And The Plans To Get On The Board At WV Sportsbooks