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Arenas, Sportsbooks Come Alive As NBA Playoffs Begin

The Pacers get first tip of the NBA Playoffs. The Bucks start the weekend against the Heat. Find the latest odds at Iowa sportsbooks here.

Posted on: May 18, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Stanley Cup Playoffs: Will Bettors Go Wild Or Have The Blues?

Whether Iowa bettors look north or look south, they have something to look forward to in the Stanley Cup playoffs. That’s the good news from product analyst Jason Sylva, who is watching the NHL for Betfred Sportsbook. The Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues both made the postseason. In fact, the teams could meet up […]

Posted on: May 17, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Bet On The Preakness Stakes at Prairie Meadows This Saturday

Preakness Stakes will run May 15 at Pimlico Race Course in Maryland, but you can bet on the horse race online or at Prairie Meadows Casino.

Posted on: May 14, 2021 | | Dave Bontempo

FCS Odds Preview: Iowa-Fueled Jackrabbits Make National Championship Bid

Has it been a bizarre 14-month window due to the pandemic? Consider this: College football will decide a national champion a month-and-a-half after college basketball crowned its king. That’s great news for South Dakota State and the 12 Iowans on the Jackrabbit roster. The team from Brookings, SD, faces Sam Houston State for FCS title. The […]

Posted on: May 13, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Celebrate Legal Sports Betting With DraftKings’ ‘Free To Bet Day’ Promo

A 2018 Supreme Court ruling paved the way toward the legalization of sports betting. DraftKings has a bonus bet offer to mark the occasion.

Posted on: May 12, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Does The NFL Schedule Release Shift Super Bowl Odds?

The NFL schedule will be released Wednesday in prime time, but sportsbooks don't shift Super Bowl odds much based on the announcement.

Posted on: May 12, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell

Not Just The Derby: Prairie Meadows Drug Tests Its Horses, Too

Stopwatches time the fastest horses at Prairie Meadows but consult a calendar to anticipate the payouts for trainers and owners at Iowa’s only horse racetrack. As we’re learning from the Kentucky Derby controversy, the horse that finishes at the front of the pack may or may not be declared the winner. A cloudy Triple Crown […]

Posted on: May 11, 2021 | | Russ Mitchell