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Iowa Casinos Feature Running Of The Bulldogs, Pool Party And Poker On Memorial Day

Casinos didn't have the 2020 they wanted, but Iowa's venues are coming back to life for Memorial Day Weekend 2021.

Posted on: May 27, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Phaseout Of Promo Tax, New Policy On Minimum Wage Are All Good News For Iowa Casinos

Last week in the final days of the session, the Iowa legislature passed a bill providing a phaseout of tax on promotional play. Another bill passed ensures that casinos don't have to continue paying above federal minimum wage if that minimum increases. However, casinos did not get through a bill authorizing esports wagering for Iowa sportsbooks.

Posted on: May 26, 2021 | | Matthew Kredell

BetMGM, DraftKings Show ‘Strong Interest’ As Deadwood Sets Stage For Sports Betting

The SD Commission on Gaming held its first hearing to establish sports betting in Deadwood. BetMGM and DraftKings show interest.

Posted on: May 25, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Sportsbooks Backtrack On Championship Odds For Chicago Sky, Minnesota Lynx

Iowa sportsbooks have shortened their WNBA championship futures on the Chicago Sky and Minnesota Lynx substantially. Why?

Posted on: May 25, 2021 | | Derek Helling

Is The Casino Axe Customer Guilty? A Jury May Take A Whack At It

Jeromy Lee Anderson of East Moline, IL, says he's not guilty, but prosecutors may have an axe to grind. His trial is set for June 14.

Posted on: May 24, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Speck Of Gold In The Sports Betting Rush: Golden Nugget Wants To Stake Claim In IA

Golden Nugget Sportsbook could be coming to Iowa in 2022, according to a recent earnings call, and partnering with a Wild Rose casino.

Posted on: May 24, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Nebraska Sports Betting Bill — Sans In-State Team And Mobile Betting — Heads To Governor’s Desk

Sports betting is part of the casino expansion legislation en route to Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts. He now has five days to sign or veto LB561 — the Nebraska Racetrack Gaming Act. Legal Nebraska betting is currently limited to racetrack wagers and paper betting slips at keno parlors. Now the state is a governor’s signature […]

Posted on: May 21, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Circa Sports, Barstool, Unibet And More: Major Sportsbooks Coming To Iowa In Droves

Sportsbooks continue to line up to join Iowa's sports betting market, including Barstool, Circa Sports, Unibet and Fox Bet.

Posted on: May 21, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

NBA Playoffs Odds Preview: Will Pacers Be Working For The Weekend?

The Pacers hope to keep their NBA Playoffs hopes alive. They travel Thursday to Washington. The winner will get the No. 8 seed in the East.

Posted on: May 20, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

PGA Championship Odds Preview: Iowa Sportsbooks Take Swing At Golf Favorites

The world's best golfers will be challenged by the longest course in PGA Championship history. The Ocean Course at Kiawah is the host.

Posted on: May 19, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

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Iowa Casinos Feature Running Of The Bulldogs, Pool Party And Poker On Memorial Day

Phaseout Of Promo Tax, New Policy On Minimum Wage Are All Good News For Iowa Casinos

BetMGM, DraftKings Show ‘Strong Interest’ As Deadwood Sets Stage For Sports Betting

Sportsbooks Backtrack On Championship Odds For Chicago Sky, Minnesota Lynx

Is The Casino Axe Customer Guilty? A Jury May Take A Whack At It

Speck Of Gold In The Sports Betting Rush: Golden Nugget Wants To Stake Claim In IA

Nebraska Sports Betting Bill — Sans In-State Team And Mobile Betting — Heads To Governor’s Desk

Circa Sports, Barstool, Unibet And More: Major Sportsbooks Coming To Iowa In Droves

NBA Playoffs Odds Preview: Will Pacers Be Working For The Weekend?

PGA Championship Odds Preview: Iowa Sportsbooks Take Swing At Golf Favorites

Winning $1 Million Iowa Lottery Ticket Set To Expire, Second Time In Story County

How Responsible Gambling Can Be A Part Of Online Casinos In Iowa

Big 10 Hires U.S. Integrity To Provide Gambling Education

Iowa Casinos Plan Special Offers And Events For Labor Day Weekend

Iowa Casinos Continue To Grow Game Inventory