Casino
February 13, 2026
Iowa Judge Sentences Magician Fraudster to 10 Years in Prison
Several days ago, a judge in Iowa sentenced illusionist Shaun Benward to 10 years in prison for tricking casino staff throughout the US and making away with thousands in fraudulently acquired winnings. The conman magician nicknamed “Shaun Mistery” would spend years eluding law enforcement until he was finally caught in April 2025. Don’t You Want […]
Poker
February 12, 2026
Lifelong Caesars Rewards Member Strikes $1.2M Jackpot
Caesars Entertainment has announced and publicized the most recent win of a longtime player, a member of the Caesars Awards program, who secured the life-altering $1.20 million payout at the Horseshoe Council Bluffs Hotel & Casino. First Big Winner from New Progressive Network Announced in Iowa The jackpot drop occurred on Saturday, February 7, and […]
Casino
January 27, 2026
Bill Seeking to End Casino Floor Smoking in Iowa Halted
Iowans may have hoped that they would be able to amble down casino gaming floors in the state without the need to inhale secondhand smoke. Yet, these hopes are now dashed as a Senate subcommittee voted on Monday to reject a draft proposal to see an exemption allowing smoking to continue in casinos. Iowans Need […]
Industry
January 26, 2026
Iowa Targets Prediction Markets with Steep Fees and New Taxes
Iowa lawmakers have put forward a far-reaching plan that would change how prediction market platforms work in the state. Senate File 2085 aims to bring these booming trading services under state control, adding expensive licensing rules, a new tax system, and big changes to how the state taxes trader earnings. Iowa Looks to Boost State […]
Industry
January 21, 2026
Sweepstakes in the Crosshairs as Iowa Introduces Bill to Crack Down on Unlicensed Gaming
Iowa lawmakers have introduced another measure seeking to get the local gaming industry under stricter control. Per House Study Bill 586 and its Senate counterpart, Senate Study Bill 3040, the local regulator would receive additional powers to stop unlicensed gaming. Iowa Joins the Fight Against Sweepstakes Yesterday, the House State Government Committee introduced HSB 586, […]
Industry
January 7, 2026
Iowa Hopes to Toughen Stance on Illegal Gambling
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) may soon wield additional powers, allowing it to address sectors of the gambling industry that the regulator deems illegal. IRGC May Soon Get the Power It Needs to Go After Illegal Gambling A new proposal will be part of the new legislative session, which is due to get […]
Casino
November 10, 2025
Mississippi Man’s Catch-Me-If-You-Can Casino Romp Ends with His Arrest
For seven years, Shaun Joseph Benward, a low-key but well-known casino scammer, toured properties all over the United States, pulling off one stunt after the next. However, in April 2025, his escapade was stopped shortly after he was located by police and arrested, the result of a 2018 investigation by the Iowa Division of Criminal […]
Legal
August 27, 2025
DraftKings Says It Was Right to Void Golf Bettor’s $14.2M Payout
US betting and gaming giant DraftKings has insisted that it was in the right to void the wagers of an Iowa man who was set to win some $14.2 million. The operator insisted that its policy allows it to cancel any bets due to errors. A Player’s Bets Were Voided The situation stems from the […]
Sports
July 29, 2025
2025 Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR Odds, Time, and Prediction
Even though the Iowa Speedway opened 18 years ago, this track has been on the NASCAR Cup Series map only since last year. Ryan Blaney is the man who won the first-ever Iowa Corn 350, and bookies think he stands a decent chance of doing it again. Our prediction for the August 3 race, however, […]
Casino
July 23, 2025
Casino Queen Marquette to Move Inland, Rebrand to Bally’s Marquette
Casino Queen Marquette is set to change its identity as part of a $21 million project that will see the riverboat casino move inland. The property’s new name will be Bally’s Marquette, celebrating its operator and the city it is based in. A New Chapter for Casino Queen Marquette The Iowa venue, which will […]
