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The Waiting Game For Legal DFS In Iowa Is Over

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission recently settled decades of indecisiveness about the legality of daily fantasy sports in the Hawkeye State.

Posted on: November 5, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Iowa’s First Full Month Of Legal Sports Betting Shows Potential

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission's September sports betting revenue report shows a great first month for legal wagering in the Hawkeye State.

Posted on: October 28, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Hoop Dreams: Betting On College Basketball Could Surpass Football In Iowa

If bettors in the Hawkeye State act similarly to their counterparts on the East Coast of the United States, the college basketball season could actually be the best time of the year for Iowa sportsbooks. Iowa college basketball betting has great potential. The findings of research by one of the world’s premier sports betting tech […]

Posted on: October 27, 2019 | | Derek Helling

A Sportsbook At Prairie Flower Casino May Take Years To Bloom

While tribal casinos across the country have been slow to open sportsbooks, one of them in the Hawkeye State has a unique situation. Because of that, a Prairie Flower Casino sportsbook may take years to bloom, if ever. A long-standing dispute with the city of Council Bluffs and two states makes the future of the […]

Posted on: October 25, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Sportsbooks Have Intended But Small Effect On Iowa Casino Revenues

Iowa casinos are increasingly investing in sportsbooks. Based on August Iowa casino revenues, it looks as though there is some return on that investment. Though Iowa sports betting was legal for just the last half of the month, it still acted as a lure for Iowa residents and visitors. The proof is in the numbers. […]

Posted on: October 20, 2019 | | Derek Helling

First Two Weeks Of Legal Sports Betting Revenue Look Promising For Iowa

The first two weeks of Iowa sports betting revenue saw casinos take in over $8 million in handle through both online and retail channels.

Posted on: October 5, 2019 | | Derek Helling

If Nebraska Wins Big, Iowa Sportsbooks Could Lose Bigger

College sports are king in Iowa, and that's a double-edged sword for Iowa sportsbooks that have a growing Nebraska futures liability on their hands.

Posted on: September 21, 2019 | | Derek Helling

New Iowa Sportsbooks Keep Popping Up All Over The State

There are more opportunities to bet at new Iowa sportsbooks as the calendar turns from summer to fall.

Posted on: September 18, 2019 | | Derek Helling

July Iowa Casino Revenues Are The Calm Before Sports Betting’s Storm

Legal sports betting launched in the Hawkeye State on Aug. 15, making July Iowa casino revenue the sample by which future months' returns will be compared.

Posted on: September 15, 2019 | | Derek Helling

The 5 Best Places In Iowa City To Watch a Hawkeye Football Game

On and near the campus of the University of Iowa, it feels as if the density of bars and restaurants is even greater than Starbucks in Seattle. That doesn’t mean they’re equal, however, as the best places in Iowa City stand out for good reason. Five such places offer affordable drinks, great service, proximity to […]

Posted on: September 14, 2019 | | Derek Helling