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Iowa Casino Safety Tips Urge Patrons To Have Situational Awareness

A few Iowa casino crimes have taken place recently. Most importantly patrons need to have situational awareness to stay safe while gambling.

Posted on: August 10, 2022 | | Marian Rosin

Iowa Lottery Facts And Tips For That Huge Mega Millions Jackpot

The lines are begginning to form at Iowa convenience stores and customer service counters as the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot awaits Friday’s drawing. Technically, the estimated jackpot is at $1.1 billion as of Thursday night, according to an Iowa Lottery and Mega Millions update: “When the jackpot reaches this level, it becomes harder to predict […]

Posted on: July 28, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

North Iowa Fights 14: Plazola vs. Aguayo Headline In Mason City

For the second time this summer, it’s fight night in Iowa. Mason City Arena hosts North Iowa Fights 14 starting at 6 p.m. Saturday. Three Iowa casinos have a partnership with Elite Sportsbook, which accepts bets on the regional MMA bouts. They are Rhythm City Casino Resort in Davenport, Riverside Casino and Golf Resort and […]

Posted on: July 27, 2022 | | Gage Miskimen

Iowa Casino Concerts: Here’s What To Do For The Rest Of 2022

Amy Grant or Slaughter? An American Idol winner or an America’s Got Talent winner? Pat Benetar or Lita Ford? The brothers from Hanson or the Bellamy Brothers? Don’t overlook Iowa casino concerts when you’re looking for a night of entertainment. It’s not just big-name concerts at the Iowa casinos either. The list below includes free […]

Posted on: July 25, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa Casino Crime: Prairie Meadows Winner Sees Good Luck Go Bad

Luck at an Iowa casino turned into terror on the roadway after two drivers forced a jackpot winner to the side of the road and robbed her of her Prairie Meadows casino winnings. Des Moines Police have one of the drivers in custody. Authorities booked Timothy Jacob Spencer into the Polk County Jail at 2:37 […]

Posted on: July 21, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Mid-States Poker Tour Visits Riverside For 2022 Iowa State Poker Championship

A great poker summer continues as the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) makes its visit to Riverside for the 2022 Iowa State Poker Championship. Riverside will host a $300,000 guaranteed main event from July 21-24. This main event has three starting flights and a $1,100 entry fee. Satellites Available For $300,000 Main Event At Riverside Casino […]

Posted on: July 19, 2022 | | Duncan Smith

Iowa Speedway Hosts 2022 Hy-Vee Indycar Weekend In Newton

If you’re a racing fan in the Midwest, chances are you’ve attended an event at the Iowa Speedway. The 7/8 mile paved track in Newton, Iowa, has offered a variety of events over the years, but this weekend, the IndyCar Series returns. The Hy-Vee Indycar Race Weekend features the Hy-VeeDeals.com 250 Presented by Doordash and […]

Posted on: July 18, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

New Iowa Bets in 2022 Include Cornhole, Cy Youngs And Coin Tosses

They dress like bowlers and their boards have a brat sponsor. But the American Cornhole League is on CBS channels so of course it was just a matter of time before the sport became an approved wager in Iowa. DraftKings Sportsbook Iowa gets credit for asking the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) to add […]

Posted on: July 15, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Big Ten Realignment Or New Big 12 Schools? Big Sky’s Wistrcill Is A Superconference Sherpa From Iowa

Tom Wistrcill had some fun on Twitter not long after the SEC shook up the college sports landscape by poaching Texas and Oklahoma from the Big 12 less than a year ago. The Big Sky Conference Commissioner — who grew up in Spencer, Iowa — offered the Big Ten a playful lifeboat at the dawn […]

Posted on: July 12, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

June 2022 Iowa Sports Betting Numbers Remain Strong In Ramp Up To Football Season

Even with the seasonal summer slowdown, Iowa keeps setting new sports betting benchmarks. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) recorded a record-breaking number when it completed its audit of June 2022 sports betting numbers on Friday. Iowa casinos and their 18 sportsbook partners collected $122.4 million in sports bets for the month. That is […]

Posted on: July 8, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell