Russ Mitchell, Author at PlayIA

Saddle Up Or Ante Up: WarHorse Puts Casino Chips Down At 3 Nebraska Racetracks

Companies like WarHorse Gaming are planning major development projects as legal casino betting gets a foothold in Nebraska.

Posted on: April 27, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

There’s No NFL Draft Betting In Iowa, But That Could Change Eventually

The NFL Draft begins Thursday, but Iowa bettors still can't wager on player selection events. State officials say that may eventually change.

Posted on: April 26, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Osceola Casino Sued After Drunk Driving Suspect Crashes Into Patrol Car, Injures Cop

A West Des Moines police officer has filed a dramshop lawsuit against Lakeside Hotel and Casino in the aftermath of a crash that took place just after midnight Sunday, Nov. 8, in Polk County. Dramshop statutes can hold establishments responsible if a customer harms a third party after drinking too much at their place of business. […]

Posted on: April 23, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

For Greyhound Betting In Iowa, The Dog Days Are Almost Over

Greyhounds will run a full season at Iowa Greyhound Park in Dubuque and a partial season is planned in 2022, but the sport is nearing an end.

Posted on: April 22, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Trio Of New Sportsbooks Get OK To Enter Iowa Market

Circa, USBookmaking and PlayUp sportsbooks all want to be in Iowa before football season starts. The IRGC approved the sportsbook contracts.

Posted on: April 19, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

‘Unbelievable:’ After Multiple Tries, FanDuel Finds Its Millionaire In Eastern Iowa

Brady Cartee won the FanDuel March Million Sweepstakes, but the sportsbook had trouble reaching the mechanical engineer from eastern Iowa.

Posted on: April 16, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa Casino Operator To Bring $100 Million Destination ‘Racino’ To Nebraska

Elite Casinos lands development and operations contract for the proposed $100 million Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park in Nebraska.

Posted on: April 15, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa’s Newest Sportsbook Operator Reports Record Handle In Q2

Score Media and Gaming Inc. said its theScore Bet sportsbook showed strong revenue growth in the second quarter of FY21, which ended Feb. 28. John Levy, founder and CEO of theScore Bet, told investors that the sportsbook had a second-quarter handle of $81.6 million. The amount was 491% year-over-year and up 46% from the first-quarter […]

Posted on: April 14, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell