Sports
August 23, 2023
University of Iowa’s Athletes Await NCAA Verdict Amidst Gambling Scandal
The University of Iowa has announced that 11 of its current student-athletes are set to face NCAA eligibility impacts in the aftermath of a comprehensive sports wagering inquiry that spanned over three months. The Iowa athletics department unveiled the reinstatement “determinations” by the NCAA Student-Athlete Reinstatement (SAR) staff in a press release on August 22. […]
Sports
August 15, 2023
Iowa State DL Isaiah Lee Departs Football Program amid Gambling Scandal
Iowa State University‘s football program has been rocked by the departure of starting defensive lineman Isaiah Lee, who left the team amidst an ongoing gambling investigation. Alleged Sports Betting Casts Shadow on Iowa State Senior Isaiah Lee’s Athletic Future Isaiah Lee, a redshirt senior who played in all 12 games for Iowa State last season, […]
Sports
August 11, 2023
More Athletes in Iowa Face Charges over Illegal Betting
Earlier this month, seven current and former athletes in Iowa faced charges after a massive probe in the state by the Iowa Criminal Division. For current athletes, the charges may result in losing eligibility, if they are found guilty of breaching the rules for gambling by the NCAA. Charges against three players were filed in […]
Sports
August 3, 2023
Current and Former Athletes in Iowa Face Charges after Betting Probe
Five years ago, the US Supreme Court struck down PASPA, allowing different states to legalize sports betting. That resulted in statewide expansion of the activity that is now available in more than 30 US states in some form. While the popularity of wagering on sports grows exponentially, concerns about the integrity of professional and collegiate […]
Lottery
July 4, 2023
Woman Loses House in Tornado, Wins $2M Lottery 22 Years Later
The now 56-year-old Tammy Gordy and her husband Steve Gordy from Iowa have had it rough for the past 22 years, following a tornado that wiped out their home in 2001. Ever since that accident, the couple has had to rent their living quarters rather than live in a place they finally owned. Fortune Smiles […]
Sports
June 6, 2023
Bet365 Continues US Push via Launch in Iowa
The leading sportsbook provider that is recognized around the world, Bet365, continues its expansion in the United States. On Monday, the company revealed that it has officially launched its services in another US state. Bet365 officially launched its sportsbook in Iowa via a multi-year partnership with Casino Queen Marquette. This marked the debut of the […]
Sports
May 31, 2023
Simplebet Powers ClutchBet with Micro-Betting Products in Iowa and Colorado
A few days after expanding its roster of partners with Hard Rock Digital, Simplebet unveiled another partnership agreement, this time with ClutchBet, a mobile-first sportsbook. Under the agreement, Simplebet, a global specialist in micro-betting products and technology, will provide the operator with short-form wagering offerings. The current deal is focused on Iowa and Colorado and […]
Sports
May 9, 2023
Iowa Universities Face Investigations for Sports Wagering Violations
An investigation into sports wagering violations at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University has been launched, with 26 athletes and one employee of the athletic department at Iowa, as well as 15 athletes at Iowa State, suspected of violating The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules. The University of Iowa, in collaboration with […]
Sports
April 28, 2023
IGT’s PlaySports Arrives at Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel
International Game Technology is deploying its solution with the Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, marking the latest such partnership for the company in the United States. Meskwaki guests will now have access to PlaySports QuickBet Kiosks that will make it possible to enjoy quick sports wagers on-site at the venue. Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel general manager […]
Lottery
April 4, 2023
Dubuque Ticket Wins Second Lotto America Jackpot in Iowa, Setting New Record
A man from Davenport won the first Lotto America jackpot in Iowa in the spring of 2018. Now, five years later, it was time for the second Lotto America jackpot to reach the Hawkeye State. On April 1st, a very fortunate player who purchased a ticket in Dubuque managed to set a new record in […]
