There was a time that even playing pinball in Iowa was considered illegal under certain circumstances, but the state has come a long way since then. It was the 11th state to introduce legal sports gambling after the Supreme Court killed PASPA in 2018 and it continues to fine-tune its market. Response to the launch […]
Iowa legislators have passed on a bill that fixes the minimum wage for casino employees in the state at $9.06 even if the federal minimum wage goes up. Did Casino Employee Draw the Short Stick in Iowa? Casino workers in Iowa are facing new challenges to hourly pay as the legislature voted last week to set a […]
Iowa’s sports betting handle in February amounts to $143.6 million boosted by the removal of in-person registration rules and the approval of three skins for casinos. February Sports Betting Decreases Slightly Iowa has hit a third consecutive month of nine-figure wagers, the latest data from Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reveals. According to the report, […]
The sports betting brand of Score Digital Sports Ventures, theScore Bet, made its official launch in Iowa this week, to expand its availability to sports fans from 4 US states and offer bettors from the Hawkeye State experience first-hand the unique ecosystem the sportsbook creates when paired with theScore app. Iowa Market Access Provided by […]
Not even a month after the in-person registration for sports betting in Iowa was lifted, the benefits are already present. Besides more revenue for the operators, many major industry players launched their own sports betting apps. Iowa Removes in-Person Sports Betting Registration Iowa was one of the pioneers to launch sports betting back in August […]
Global leader in luxury hospitality and entertainment Wynn Resorts announced Friday its sports betting brand, WynnBet, managed to secure market access to 7 US states, after finalizing an agreement to launch the mobile sports wagering app in Iowa. Iowa Becomes the 7th State to Feature WynnBet WynnBet signed a multi-year partnership deal with the integrated […]
Iowa became the 8th month to surpass $100 million in wagers within a single month, after sportsbooks in the state generated bets to the amount of $104.8 million in December, the monthly sports wagering revenue report released by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) revealed. Third Growth Month in a Row Sports wagering total […]
Iowa welcomes BetMGM as the latest mobile app to set foot in the Hawkeye State following the lifting of the in-person account registration restriction. BetMGM Sets Its Mark on Iowa with Betting App BetMGM has become the latest sports betting firm to launch a dedicated mobile app in Iowa, following the state’s welcome decision to […]
Following the removal of in-person registration, PointsBet has become one of the sports betting firms in Iowa to roll out a dedicated mobile app. PointsBet Ups the Ante on Mobile Sports Betting with an App PointsBet has launched its mobile sports betting app officially in Iowa, following the state’s approval to allow remote registration for […]
In light of the economic impact of the pandemic and the recent gambling expansion in neighboring Nebraska, Iowa state officials may discuss casino tax changes this year. State Officials in Iowa May Debate on Casino Tax Changes One of the main reasons why the Iowa legislature may discuss possible changes in casino taxation this year […]
