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Iowa Sportsbooks See Regrowth In July With Return Of Major Sports

The Iowa sports betting handle numbers for July represent another strong month of growth for online sportsbooks in the state as domestic sports return. Read More

Posted on: August 12, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Big Ten Postpones Fall Season; Iowa Hawkeyes May Play In Spring

The Big Ten fall football season is officially postponed, with hope for Iowa Hawkeyes fans and Iowa sports bettors to still see action in the spring. Read More

Posted on: August 11, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Wild Rose Casinos Add Simulcast Horse, Greyhound Racing

Wild Rose Casinos and Resorts is bringing an additional sports betting option to their patrons. Patrons can wager on simulcast horse, harness and greyhound racing from the casino floors. Wild Rose Clinton already offers simulcast wagering for its patrons; however, it is now available at Wild Rose Jefferson and Wild Rose Emmetsburg properties as well. […] Read More

Posted on: August 10, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Iowa State A Long Shot In New Big 12 Schedule

The Big 12 Conference is opting for a 10-game format. Following a third winning season, will Iowa State make the most of the altered 2020 season. Read More

Posted on: August 5, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Harvick, Hamlin Eye Another Exciting NASCAR Finish In New Hampshire

Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin are the racers to watch at the NASCAR Cup Series' Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 to be held Sunday, Aug. 2. Read More

Posted on: July 30, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Blackhawks, Wild Goals In Playoff Series Mean Free Bets For Iowa Bettors

The Minnesota Wild are set to face the Vancouver Canucks in the NHL playoffs and DraftKings has a special that pays a $5 free bet with each goal. Read More

Posted on: July 28, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Iowans Can Get Back Into Swing Of MLB Betting With These Online Promos

MLB opening weekend has arrived and two of Iowa's online sportsbooks have multiple promos for bettors to enjoy along with their hardball. Read More

Posted on: July 23, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Dustin Johnson A Favorite Entering PGA Tour’s 3M Open

Many golfers could surprise as the PGA Tour heads to the TPC Twin Cities on Thursday. Iowa golf betting fans will be sure to watch Dustin Johnson. Read More

Posted on: July 22, 2020 | | Drew Ellis

Harrah’s, Horseshoe Council Bluffs Dip Toes Into Online Sports Betting Water

The first step to bringing Unibet's online sportsbook to Iowa is done, as the management company operating two Council Bluffs casinos secured approval. Read More

Posted on: July 17, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Why The Cy-Hawk Game Cancellation Is Devastating News For Iowa Sportsbooks

The 2020 Cy-Hawk game cancellation means handle on college football for Iowa sportsbooks could be far less than expected, and even more uncertainty looms. Read More

Posted on: July 15, 2020 | | Derek Helling