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BetMGM Gift Cards Are Available In Iowa: Where To Find Them And How To Enjoy A Deposit Bonus

BetMGM gift cards are now available in Iowa, affording Iowans a new way to fund their sportsbook accounts and do so with a bonus.

Posted on: October 12, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Iowa Sportsbooks Favor Team USA In 2021 Ryder Cup Betting Markets

The 2021 Ryder Cup is days away, and Iowa sportsbooks like Team USA to wrest control of the trophy away from their European opponents this year. There are many more ways to bet the golf, though. Those include prop bets on which team will reach point markers first and which individuals will lead their teams […]

Posted on: September 22, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Dixon Leads The Way As Indy 500 Favorite

Iowa sportsbooks like Scott Dixon to win in their Indy 500 betting odds for 2021 but who could race to a better payout for IA bettors?

Posted on: May 27, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Sportsbooks Backtrack On Championship Odds For Chicago Sky, Minnesota Lynx

Iowa sportsbooks have shortened their WNBA championship futures on the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx substantially. Why?

Posted on: May 25, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Masvidal Vs. Usman Rematch Comes With Knockout DraftKings Promo

UFC 261 betting gets a special DraftKings promo for new customers in Iowa as Jorge Masvidal and Kamaru Usman renew their rivalry.

Posted on: April 22, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Nebraska Cities Push For Mobile Keno In Order To Compete With Casinos

Nebraska cities are pushing for mobile keno options in an effort to compete for gamblers' attention as NE casinos are on the horizon.

Posted on: April 12, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Want To Bet On The Masters? Iowa Sportsbooks Offer Hole-In-One Options

2021 Masters tees off in Augusta National on Thursday and bettors have plethora of betting options at Iowa sportsbooks.

Posted on: April 7, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Cyclones, Hawkeyes Both Make Women’s Tournament Field, But Will Iowans Get To Bet On Them?

The field of 64 teams for the 2021 version of women's March Madness includes both the Cyclones and Hawkeyes. Will Iowans get to bet on them?

Posted on: March 16, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Saturday Night Is Alright For UFC Betting, DraftKings Makes It Even Better

Not that UFC 259 needed a reason for MMA fans to be excited, but a DraftKings promo for first-time bettors helps. PlayIA has the odds.

Posted on: March 3, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Editorial Calls Out Minnesota Lawmakers For Punting Legal Sports Betting Again

A recent Minnesota sports betting editorial points out several downsides of the continued delay on legalization across Iowa's northern border.

Posted on: March 2, 2021 | | Derek Helling

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BetMGM Gift Cards Are Available In Iowa: Where To Find Them And How To Enjoy A Deposit Bonus

Iowa Sportsbooks Favor Team USA In 2021 Ryder Cup Betting Markets

Dixon Leads The Way As Indy 500 Favorite

Sportsbooks Backtrack On Championship Odds For Chicago Sky, Minnesota Lynx

Masvidal Vs. Usman Rematch Comes With Knockout DraftKings Promo

Nebraska Cities Push For Mobile Keno In Order To Compete With Casinos

Want To Bet On The Masters? Iowa Sportsbooks Offer Hole-In-One Options

Cyclones, Hawkeyes Both Make Women’s Tournament Field, But Will Iowans Get To Bet On Them?

Saturday Night Is Alright For UFC Betting, DraftKings Makes It Even Better

Editorial Calls Out Minnesota Lawmakers For Punting Legal Sports Betting Again

Iowa, Dubuque Prepare For State’s Final Live Greyhound Races

Iowa Lottery Considers Selling Lotto Tickets In Supermarket Checkout Lanes

NFL Week 7 Betting Offers: Win A Trip To The Super Bowl And More

Oklahoma State-Iowa State Odds: Cowboys At Cyclones Means Another Top 10 Team In Ames

Mid-States Poker Tour Returns To South Dakota For $1,110 Deadwood Shootout Oct. 22-24, $100K Guaranteed