Derek Helling, Author at Play Iowa

Iowa Sportsbooks See Regrowth In July With Return Of Major Sports

The Iowa sports betting handle numbers for July represent another strong month of growth for online sportsbooks in the state as domestic sports return.

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Blackhawks, Wild Goals In Playoff Series Mean bonus bets For Iowa Bettors

The Minnesota Wild are set to face the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL playoffs and DraftKings has a special that pays a $5 bonus bet with each goal.

Posted on: July 28, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Iowans Can Get Back Into Swing Of MLB Betting With These Online Promos

MLB opening weekend has arrived and two of Iowa's online sportsbooks have multiple promos for bettors to enjoy along with their hardball.

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Harrah’s, Horseshoe Council Bluffs Dip Toes Into Online Sports Betting Water

The first step to bringing Unibet's online sportsbook to Iowa is done, as the management company operating two Council Bluffs casinos secured approval.

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Why The Cy-Hawk Game Cancellation Is Devastating News For Iowa Sportsbooks

The 2020 Cy-Hawk game cancellation means handle on college football for Iowa sportsbooks could be far less than expected, and even more uncertainty looms.

Posted on: July 15, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Doubling Up: June Sports Betting Handle In Iowa Nearly Twice Previous Month’s

Iowa June sports betting handle is on the rise from May, which is good news for stakeholders as the industry continues to navigate uncertain times.

Posted on: July 10, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Nebraska Gaming Moves Toward Legalization; Could Sportsbooks Be Next?

Nebraska gambling supporters say they have collected enough signatures for petition drives that would legalize brick-and-mortar casinos in the state.

Posted on: July 7, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Deadline Approaching For Nebraska Group’s Casino Ballot Petition

If a petition drive nets at least 130,000 signatures from registered voters by Thursday, Nebraska casinos will be the subject of a ballot measure this fall.

Posted on: June 30, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Deadwood Casinos Still Pushing For Legal Sports Betting In South Dakota

The push for legal South Dakota sports betting is on despite the COVID-19 pandemic, with the fate of expansion in Deadwood in voters' hands this November.

Posted on: June 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling