Russ Mitchell, Author at PlayIA

Caesars Sportsbook To Go Live In Iowa, Take William Hill’s Throne

Caesars Sportsbook went live Monday in Iowa, but sports customers may already have the app in place. It was formerly William Hill Sportsbook.

Posted on: August 2, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Live Updates: WinnaVegas Asks Unvaccinated To Wear Masks; Prairie Meadows Continues With Mandate For All Guests

Mask rules will be in place for all guest at Altoona's Prairie Meadows Racetrack, Casino & Resort. The policy starts Sunday morning.

Posted on: July 30, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa Lottery Sees Record Year, Tops $100 Million In Proceeds For FY21

Iowa Lottery enjoyed record sales, payouts and proceeds in fiscal year 2021. Annual figures were just released for the year ending June 30.

Posted on: July 30, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Can You Bet On The NBA Draft In Iowa? No, But DraftKings Has A Free Contest For You

The NBA Draft bettors in Iowa can't wager on draft position, but picks and trades do shape team title futures for the upcoming season.

Posted on: July 29, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Congress Mulls End To Greyhound Bets, But Iowa Is Phasing Out Dog Racing Anyway

Iowa greyhound racing has a scheduled sunset of 2022. Some House members want to see greyhound betting entirely banned in the United States.

Posted on: July 28, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Midwest Features 2 Favorites Now That Aaron Rodgers Is Back At Training Camp

Training camp fields see new life as players get ready for the NFL season. Fans can watch, but check attendance policies before going.

Posted on: July 27, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

If It’s USA-Mexico, Bet On An Interesting Gold Cup Final

Iowans could be a little over a week away from seeing a USA-Mexico Gold Cup Final. The quarterfinals begin Saturday. The finals are Aug. 1.

Posted on: July 23, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Deadwood Sportsbooks Could Be Live Sept. 9, In Time For NFL Week 1 Betting

It will be a tight timeline, but South Dakota regulators could approve Deadwood sports betting licenses just in time for NFL betting season. That’s according to the Deadwood Gaming Association executive director Mike Rodman. Rodman saw the South Dakota Commission on Gaming (SDCG) go through 106 pages of rules on July 14. The commission will meet again […]

Posted on: July 22, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell