Russ Mitchell, Author at PlayIA

Urbana Woman Claims $1 Million Mega Millions Win

A ticket from Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing is worth $1 million, according to the Iowa Lottery. The ticket was purchased in Harpers Ferry.

Posted on: June 11, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

As Temps Rise, May Sports Betting Handle Cools Slightly In Iowa

The IRGC released May sports wagering revenue numbers. The totals are off the record pace set in April, but that was expected.

Posted on: June 10, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

PlayUp Sportsbook Hopes To Come To Iowa ‘As Soon As Possible’

PlayUp Sportsbook continues to grow its US market beyond Colorado. It confirmed plans Tuesday for Iowa, Indiana and New Jersey.

Posted on: June 9, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

1-2-3-4, Sportsbooks Line Up At Iowa’s Door

The FuboTV, Golden Nugget, DRF Sports and MaximBet sportsbooks could all be coming. The IRGC reviewed contract details at its June meeting.

Posted on: June 8, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa Lottery Gives You A Million (Dollar) Reasons To Check Your Ticket

Iowa Lottery says over $1.5 million in prizes are unclaimed each year. The current unclaimed prize page lists many big-money winners.

Posted on: June 3, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

You’re Corgi-ally Invited To An Unusual Event At Horsemen’s Park

The Omaha Corgi Crew and Horsemen's Park are teaming up for an entertaining Humane Society fundraiser on Saturday, June 5.

Posted on: June 2, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Some Tennis Bets Are Off Following Osaka Activism

Some sports bets will be refunded, some won't. But the 2021 French Open exit by Naomi Osaka leaves the sport with room to grow.

Posted on: June 1, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Want More Lotto Drawings? Powerball, Lucky For Life To Occur More Frequently

Iowa Lottery plans to shake things up this summer — literally — when numbered balls rattle around in the lotto drums more often during the week. Two well-known games will have additional drawings starting this summer, according to Iowa Lottery officials: Lucky for Life‘s current drawings are Mondays and Thursdays. It will move to daily […]

Posted on: May 28, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell