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Derek Helling

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Derek Helling’s Biography

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Soy un redactor y periodista autónomo. La mayoria de mi trabajo es en los negocios de juegos de azar.

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New York Lawsuit Against Kalshi Raises Stakes of Dispute

New York Lawsuit Against Kalshi Raises Stakes of Dispute

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Kalshi in state court over allegations of operating an illeg…

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New York gets preliminary win in dispute with CFTC, Kalshi with restraining order denial

New York gets preliminary win in dispute with CFTC, Kalshi with restraining order denial

The federal government’s case against the state of New York regarding New York’s attempts to enforce its gamb…

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CME Group’s partnership with FutureSports creates new hedging possibilities for investors

CME Group’s partnership with FutureSports creates new hedging possibilities for investors

There is just one reason why professional sport leagues like MLB and the WNBA have been expanding postseason …

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Facial Scans May Augment Age Verification Systems But Fall Short of Path to Reliable Way to Prove...

Facial Scans May Augment Age Verification Systems But Fall Short of Path to Reliable Way to Prove...

A bill in the US Congress requires prediction market users to use facial scans of platform users to verify ag…

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Federal Court Gives Wisconsin Preliminary Win in CFTC's Case Against State, But Change of Venue D...

Federal Court Gives Wisconsin Preliminary Win in CFTC's Case Against State, But Change of Venue D...

A federal judge denied the CFTC's request for the court to enjoin Wisconsin officials against enforcing state…

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Federal judge denies CFTC request for injunction against Wisconsin authorities

Federal judge denies CFTC request for injunction against Wisconsin authorities

Federal Judge William C. Griesbach released orders in the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s lawsuit agai…

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New York gets preliminary win in dispute with CFTC, Kalshi with restraining order denial

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By Derek Helling
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Key Points A federal court denied the CFTC’s request for an emergency temporary restraining order on Monday Order could be reviewed on Friday but unlikely to be reversed CFTC appeal likely forthcoming, but New York has momentum in crucial case The federal government’s case against the state of New York regarding New York’s attempts to enforce its gambling laws against prediction market operators is not going well for the plaintiffs at the moment, although the litigation is in the early stages.
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New York Lawsuit Against Kalshi Raises Stakes of Dispute Over Event Contract Trading

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By Derek Helling
| Ballislife
Key Points New York has sued Kalshi in state court over alleged illegal gambling Lawsuit threatens Kalshi’s access to state’s population and revenue Kalshi has asked a federal court to intervene on its behalf New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Kalshi in state court over allegations of operating an illegal gambling ring. The complaint seeks a court order stopping Kalshi from offering several categories of event contracts in the state and a minimum of $36 billion in damages.
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CME Group’s partnership with FutureSports creates new hedging possibilities for investors in sports entertainment

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By Derek Helling
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Key Points FutureSports is creating futures contracts that convert athlete and team performances into commodities CME Group could provide the means of executing these contracts for a litany of potential investors Availability of futures contracts based on performance may push investors closer to desired goal of greater guaranteed and reliable profits There is just one reason why professional sport leagues like MLB and the WNBA have been expanding postseason structures and adding tournaments...
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Stringer for The Hawkeye in Burlington, Iowa

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Sharing the information that your subject doesn't want to be shared.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Email is great