By Julie Moraine

Sports

theScore Bet Goes Live in Iowa to Expand Its US Presence

February 17, 2021

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 […]

By Jerome García

Business

Iowa Operators Enjoy Remote Sports Betting Registration Benefits

January 22, 2021

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 […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

WynnBet Enters Iowa to Expand Its Presence to 7 States

January 16, 2021

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 […]

By Julie Moraine

Industry

Iowa Surpassed $100M Mark in December Sports Betting

January 10, 2021

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 […]

By Melanie Porter

Sports

BetMGM Rolls out Dedicated Mobile App in Iowa

January 5, 2021

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 […]

By Mike Johnson

Sports

PointsBet Rolls out Dedicated Mobile Sports Betting App in Iowa

January 5, 2021

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 […]

By Jerome García

Legal

Iowa Legislature May Discuss Casino Tax Change This Year

January 2, 2021

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 […]

By Melanie Porter

Sports

William Hill Launches Sports Betting App in Iowa

January 2, 2021

William Hill US has launched its enhanced sports betting app in Iowa. The app has a mobile and website version. App Launches in Iowa Leading US sportsbook operator William Hill US has launched its enhanced popular sports betting service in Iowa. The service is available both as a mobile version for Android and Apple, as […]

By Mike Johnson

Industry

Tyson Foods Fires Managers Who Gambled with Lives of Workers

December 20, 2020

Meat processing company Tyson Foods dismissed seven managers who had placed bets on how many employees at the company’s processing plant in Waterloo, Iowa would contract covid-19. Tyson Foods Sacks Managers over Betting on Employees Contracting Covid We are all trying to make the best of a difficult situation, but Tyson Foods managers who took […]

By Julie Moraine

Casino

Iowa: Prairie Meadow Casino Extends Mitigation Measures

December 11, 2020

Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack and Hotel in Iowa announced today an extension to the stringent mitigation measures aimed at slowing down the further spread of the coronavirus in the state. The extension will be valid through December 31, 2020. The casino and racetrack operator issued a comprehensive list of measures put in place to prevent […]