German market leader Tipico secured market access to Iowa and Indiana via a new deal with Caesars. The announcement comes after in August, the company successfully launched its services in Colorado. The sportsbook has also confirmed that it plans to enter more US jurisdictions by the end of the year. Tipico Secures Market Access […]
FuboTV-owned hyper-personalized sports entertainment and wagering experience provider Fubo Gaming has been greenlit for operating advance deposit online sport betting in the state of Iowa. The approval by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is an important milestone for the operator and the launch of its upcoming mobile app, Fubo Sportsbook. An Important Step for Fubo Sportsbook Fubo Gaming’s president, Scott […]
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is working tirelessly on easing up licensing requirements for employees. Iowa Wants Fewer License Requirements for Casino Workers The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is working with casinos licensed in the state on a plan to try and relax licensing requirements for some workers. According to Racing and Gaming Administrator Brian […]
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reported a month-over-month decrease in sports betting revenue and handle for the state in July. Iowa Posts Another Monthly Decrease in Wagers in July Iowa’s online and retail sportsbooks reported a total of $88.9m in wagers in July, which corresponds to a 20% month-on-month decline from $111.2m. This is the fourth consecutive monthly decrease […]
As COVID-19’s delta strain keeps spreading, wearing masks in indoor places is starting to become a mandate. The governments are not the only supporters of these new rules; many casinos have also decided to follow suit and mandate masks for the patrons that come to enjoy gambling games. Casinos in Nevada, Mississippi and other states […]
Australian sports betting company BlueBet will enter Iowa as the first state in the US as the company explores other locations, as well. BlueBet Details US Entry in Iowa BlueBet Holdings is preparing to launch its namesake sportsbook in Iowa after signing a skin agreement with Dubuque Racing Association LTD, which operates Q Casino. As a result, BlueBet will be […]
Iowa’s gambling market is running strong. The state has 19 commercial casinos, all of which were closed for 11 weeks last year because of COVID-19, and was among the early adopters of sports gambling in 2019. Since then, and despite the issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Iowa’s gamblers are helping the state recover quicker […]
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, […]
