T.J. McBride, Author at Play Iowa

Elite and Betfred are merging to better compete in Iowa and beyond.

Elite Sportsbook Partners With Betfred To Compete In Iowa And Beyond

Betfred and Elite have decided to merge in an effort to compete against the bigger sportsbooks in Iowa and in other states.

Posted on: July 5, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

The Iowa wrestling team has added two All-Americans from North Dakota State.

Iowa Wrestling Looks To Reclaim Past Glory With All-American Transfers

The Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team has added two All-Americans from North Dakota State in effort to reclaim title.

Posted on: June 30, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

A casino worker in Dubuque is suspected of giving free gaming credits to her friends.

Casino Employee Suspected Of Giving Gaming Credits To Friends

A casino worker at the Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque is suspected of giving gaming credits to friends to play slots for free.

Posted on: June 29, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Bally Bet Iowa suspends online sportsbook services

Bally Bet Online Sportsbook Stops Taking Wagers In Iowa

Bally Bet in Iowa has suspended its online services to create a more competitive product. Users are urged to withdraw funds immediately.

Posted on: June 22, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

A travel nurse in Hinton has won $300K playing the Iowa Lottery.

Iowa Travel Nurse Wins 17 Of 19 Top Prizes On Scratch Ticket

A travel nurse in Hinton in a spur-of-the-moment buy scratched off a $300,000 winner while playing the Iowa Lottery's Colossal Crossword.

Posted on: June 16, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

Iowa casino revenue was down in May but sports betting was up compared to April.

Iowa Casino Revenue Continued Drop In May As Sports Betting Rose

Revenue in May from Iowa casinos continued to slide, as gross adjusted revenue was 6% lower than in April. Sports betting was up by 17.7%.

Posted on: June 13, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

The Mid-States Poker Tour will make two stops in Iowa this summer.

Mid-States Poker Tour Will Make 3 Stops In Iowa This Year

Iowa's Riverside Casino and Grand Falls Casino will host two more stops of the Mid-States Poker Tour Main Event this year.

Posted on: June 7, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

South Dakota gaming numbers were up in April across the board.

South Dakota On Pace For Most Successful Gaming Year Ever

Gaming across South Dakota is rising at a record pace, as shown by the significant year-over-year increase in April.

Posted on: June 2, 2023 | | T.J. McBride

New Casino Operator Takes Over Historic Hotel in Deadwood

There is a new casino operator headed to Deadwood, South Dakota. This new operator in the Mount Rushmore State has purchased the Silverado-Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex. So, just who is this new operator of the Silverado Franklin? And what plans do they have for the hotel and casino that has stood for so […]

Posted on: May 17, 2023 | | T.J. McBride