Russ Mitchell, Author at Play Iowa

Gambit Sportsbook Iowa Could Launch A New Betting Concept

Gambit Sportsbook cleared its first hurdle on Thursday when the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approved access to the Iowa market. Wild Rose Casino in Emmetsburg asked for the partnership. The Gambit Sportsbook model will require some collaboration with Iowa regulators. Language on Gambit’s website refers to “fund managers” who help you “invest” or […]

Posted on: April 19, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa Added New Tennis Bets, But Here’s Why Sportsbooks Have To Be Careful

Not all of this week’s ATP tennis bets will unfold at the Masters 1000 event in Monte Carlo. Rolex sponsors the “Gem of the Mediterranian” on sun-soaked red clay with a payout of about $5.9 million in US dollars. That’s enticing enough to draw stars like Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas. In purse, […]

Posted on: April 13, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Bike Wheels To Roulette Wheels: How To Bet Along The RAGBRAI XLIX Route

Riders tend to stay in the overnight communities to experience the local atmosphere and entertainment, but 2022 RAGBRAI XLIX participants who want to get away from the heat and crowds have some casino options once they set up camp. Between 15,000-20,000 riders, team members and support staff will take part in the 49th edition of RAGBRAI. The […]

Posted on: April 6, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

The World Cup Draw Is Set: Where Did The United States Land?

The US Men’s National Team may have stumbled with a 2-0 loss at Costa Rica on Wednesday night, but the match was essentially a formality. The Americans claimed the third spot in CONCACAF and learned their placement in the World Cup draw on Friday. The US is No. 15 in FIFA world rankings. They will […]

Posted on: April 1, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

2022 WrestleMania Odds Aren’t A Good Idea In Iowa, So Try The DraftKings Pool Instead

Yes, you can find 2022 WrestleMania odds with a quick search on the internet. But, no, you won’t find the odds with a search at any of the 18 regulated sportsbooks in Iowa. The two-night WrestleMania 38 card Saturday and Sunday should be fun, but too many of the result details have been squared away […]

Posted on: March 31, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Sweet 16 Odds: Jon Rothstein Sleeps in May, But Will Iowa State Play In April?

“Remember it’s not anarchy it’s just college basketball,” Jon Rothstein said about a Sweet 16 that includes Saint Peter’s and Iowa State but not heavyweights such as Baylor, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. Rothstein, a CBS college basketball analyst, isn’t a meteorologist, but he still offered a forecast The Weather Channel would be proud of. Iowa State’s […]

Posted on: March 24, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

US Men’s Soccer: How This Week’s Final Qualifiers Will Shape The World Cup Draw

Over the last two years, the US Men’s National National Team (USMNT) navigated the pandemic and humid stadium conditions in the Caribbean and Central America. Now comes the finish line. This week’s final qualifiers decide if the Americans will be part of the FIFA World Cup in November. The US has three CONCACAF matches left […]

Posted on: March 22, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

NCAA Wrestling Odds: How To Bet And Watch Iowa, Iowa State, UNI

Will Iowa win the national championship in wrestling? The answer can be both a guess and a bet as of Wednesday afternoon. Odds for this week’s NCAA Wrestling National Championships are on the menu at one of Iowa’s 18 sportsbooks in Iowa. Circa Sports got the odds up with less than 24 hours before wrestlers […]

Posted on: March 16, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

UNI Returns To St. Louis For An NIT Game

The UNI Panthers are returning to St. Louis for the postseason, but this time an NIT game brings them to the Gateway City. The St. Louis Billikens host Northern Iowa in a first-round game at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Chaifetz Arena. That’s a different venue than the Enterprise Center, home of the Missouri Valley Conference […]

Posted on: March 15, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Drake Men Earn Top Seed In The College Basketball Invitational (CBI)

The NIT Selection Committee snubbed Drake on Sunday night, but their season isn’t over. The College Basketball Invitational (CBI) awarded the Bulldogs its top seed at the spring-break-friendly tournament. The Bulldogs open against Purdue Fort Wayne at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19. The 21-11 Mastodons are making their sixth postseason appearance counting an NIT bid […]

Posted on: March 14, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell