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The IRGC approves Tipico sportsbook launch in Iowa

Iowa Sports Betting Expands With Tipico Sportsbook

Tipico sportsbook received a nod from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission on Wednesday to operate in Iowa and is already accepting bets.

Posted on: January 12, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

December 2022 sports betting revenue for Iowa came to over $20 million

Iowa Sports Betting Revenue Rebounds In December

Iowa sports betting revenue for December 2022 came out to $20,745,523.93 – almost a $15 million jump from November’s $5,802,260.86 mark.

Posted on: January 11, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

November 2022 revenue review for sports betting in Iowa

Iowa Sports Betting Revenue Down $14 Million, Thanks To Big World Series Payouts

Thanks to two massive payouts to Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, Iowa sports betting produced a revenue total of just $5.8M in November.

Posted on: December 17, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Hard Rock Casino in Iowa man arrested fraud

Man Arrested For Unlawful Betting At Sioux City’s Hard Rock Casino

Dajo Grandberry owed money to the state of Iowa and allegedly owned up to fraud after having someone else claim a jackpot he won at Hard Rock

Posted on: December 13, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Fonner Park Horse Racing Kicks Off 70th Anniversary Season

Iowa horse betting pros will be happy to hear that Fonner Park’s main race track opens on Dec. 15. Racing meets span from Feb. 10 to May 6.

Posted on: December 6, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Iowa's community organizations funded by Iowa gambling taxes

Plymouth County Organizations Welcome Funding From Iowa Gambling

Iowa gambling taxes help fund Iowa’s County Endowment Fund Program. This year the foundation awarded 27 community organizations $151,133.65.

Posted on: November 29, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Cedar Rapids Development Group PAC pushes to remain strong local ties

Cedar Rapids Group Attempts To Earn Favor In Iowa Casino Bid

No Iowa casino licenses will be awarded for another two years, but that hasn’t stopped a Cedar Rapids PAC from trying to build momentum.

Posted on: November 25, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

New Nebraska casino could be eating away at Iowa's casino market

WarHorse Lincoln Casino Chipping Away At Iowa’s Slot Market

Nebraska’s first casino enjoyed a solid first month of operation, but that could spell trouble for Iowa's Council Bluffs casinos.

Posted on: November 21, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Sports betting in Iowa saw a month-to-month bump in October 2022

Iowa Sports Fans Gambled $38.6 Million More In October

In October, Iowa sportsbooks saw $238.8 million in total sports bets, roughly a $38.6M month-to-month increase.

Posted on: November 16, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

WarHorse Gaming Receives Nebraska Casino License; Coming 2024

WarHorse Gaming, a new casino, racing and entertainment complex in Omaha, Nebraska officially has its operator license.

Posted on: November 15, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

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Iowa Sports Betting Expands With Tipico Sportsbook

Iowa Sports Betting Revenue Rebounds In December

Iowa Sports Betting Revenue Down $14 Million, Thanks To Big World Series Payouts

Man Arrested For Unlawful Betting At Sioux City’s Hard Rock Casino

Fonner Park Horse Racing Kicks Off 70th Anniversary Season

Plymouth County Organizations Welcome Funding From Iowa Gambling

Cedar Rapids Group Attempts To Earn Favor In Iowa Casino Bid

WarHorse Lincoln Casino Chipping Away At Iowa’s Slot Market

Iowa Sports Fans Gambled $38.6 Million More In October

WarHorse Gaming Receives Nebraska Casino License; Coming 2024

Winning $1 Million Iowa Lottery Ticket Set To Expire, Second Time In Story County

How Responsible Gambling Can Be A Part Of Online Casinos In Iowa

Big 10 Hires U.S. Integrity To Provide Gambling Education

Iowa Casinos Plan Special Offers And Events For Labor Day Weekend

Iowa Casinos Continue To Grow Game Inventory