News Archives - Play Iowa

Contrary to its reputation, Friday the 13th was a lucky day for many Iowa Lottery players who won in the Jan. 13 Mega Millions drawing.

Posted on: January 27, 2023 | | Marian Rosin

Sen. Tom Briese plans on bringing a bill to the legislature this year to have Nebraska skill games taxed at the same rate as slot machines.

Posted on: January 24, 2023 | | Jarrett Huff

Sen. Eliot Bostar introduced Legislative Bill 168 on Jan. 9. The bill proposes to lift a Nebraska gambling ban on in-state collegiate sports.

Posted on: January 20, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Midwest Gaming and Destinations readers selected Iowa's Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Sioux City a first place designation in seven categories.

Posted on: January 17, 2023 | | Jarrett Huff

Elite Casino Resorts announced that it would be the exclusive Iowa casino gaming partner of NIL organization, the Swarm collective.

Posted on: January 16, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Tipico sportsbook received a nod from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission on Wednesday to operate in Iowa and is already accepting bets.

Posted on: January 12, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Iowa sports betting revenue for December 2022 came out to $20,745,523.93 – almost a $15 million jump from November’s $5,802,260.86 mark.

Posted on: January 11, 2023 | | Adam Hensley

Iowa’s 19 casinos reported adjusted gross revenue of $142.5 million for December, up almost five million from November.

Posted on: January 10, 2023 | | Darren Cooper

Iowa casinos and especially their guests contributed generously this holiday season to organizations helping kids, veterans, and hungry Iowans

Posted on: January 6, 2023 | | Marian Rosin

Nebraska's second licensed casino opened on Dec. 27 and will operate out of Grand Island’s Fonner Park horse racing track.

Posted on: January 4, 2023 | | Jarrett Huff