Hill Kerby, Author at Play Iowa

Casino and sports betting revenue in Iowa flatlined in July

Iowa Casino And Sports Betting Revenue Flatlines In July

July was another dismal month for casino and sports betting revenue in Iowa, with casino adjusted gross revenue down 4.5% from a year ago.

Posted on: August 18, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

The sports betting scandal in Iowa offers lessons.

Betting Scandal Offers Lessons For Iowa And US College Athletics

The sports betting scandal at two IA universities offers lessons to athletes and all entities involved in the industry across the US.

Posted on: August 16, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Should Iowa lawmakers consider no longer allowing bets on college sports?

What’s Next After Iowa College Sports Betting Scandal?

With the recent betting scandal involving student-athletes heating up in Iowa, should a ban on college sports betting be considered?

Posted on: August 3, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Iowa Online Casinos Could Offset Revenue Losses From Nebraska Casinos

Legalizing online casinos in Iowa could make up the lost revenue the state is going to suffer as Nebraska casinos become reality.

Posted on: August 3, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

IA Lottery Sets Record In FY 2023 With $108 Million In Revenue

IA Lottery set a record in fiscal year 2023 generating $108 million in revenue, totaling over $305 million in prizes to players in the state.

Posted on: July 29, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Iowa sees competition from casinos in Nebraska.

Iowa Gambling Revenue Drops As Casinos Open In Nebraska

As more casinos spring up in neighboring Nebraska, IA casinos are seeing revenue drop. Will a Cedar Rapids casino and online casinos help?

Posted on: July 21, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

The time could be right to add online casinos in Iowa.

Iowa Online Casinos Could Be Coming Sooner Rather Than Later

Iowa online casinos have been debated and legislated for several years. The time could finally be right to make it happen soon.

Posted on: July 17, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

In FY 2023, Iowa sports betting handle came in at $2.24B.

Iowa Sports Betting Handle Totals $2.24B In FY 2023

Sports betting handle came in at $2.24 billion in Fiscal Year 2023 in Iowa. But that's down 8.6% from $2.46 billion in FY 2022.

Posted on: July 12, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

A second $1M winning lottery ticket bought in Story County remains unclaimed.

Same Ol’ Story? Second $1M Iowa Lottery Winning Ticket Bought In County Remains Unclaimed

A second winning $1 million Mega Millions ticket bought in Story County remains unclaimed with three months to go before deadline.

Posted on: May 26, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

Rocksino is set to open in Deadwood, SD, in August.

Iowans Can Visit Deadwood In August For Opening Of Hard Rock’s Rocksino

Iowans looking for fun this August should consider a trip to Deadwood, SD, for the opening of Rocksino, the newest Hard Rock casino.

Posted on: May 17, 2023 | | Hill Kerby

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Iowa Casino And Sports Betting Revenue Flatlines In July

Betting Scandal Offers Lessons For Iowa And US College Athletics

What’s Next After Iowa College Sports Betting Scandal?

Iowa Online Casinos Could Offset Revenue Losses From Nebraska Casinos

IA Lottery Sets Record In FY 2023 With $108 Million In Revenue

Iowa Gambling Revenue Drops As Casinos Open In Nebraska

Iowa Online Casinos Could Be Coming Sooner Rather Than Later

Iowa Sports Betting Handle Totals $2.24B In FY 2023

Same Ol’ Story? Second $1M Iowa Lottery Winning Ticket Bought In County Remains Unclaimed

Iowans Can Visit Deadwood In August For Opening Of Hard Rock’s Rocksino

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