Iowa Online Gambling News and Sportsbook Launch Updates

Iowa casino Prairie Meadows considers smoking ban

Prairie Meadows Casino Could Become A Smoke-Free Casino

Prairie Meadows allows smoking in less than 5% of gaming space. The casino's CEO said he wouldn't rule out the Iowa casino going completely smoke-free

Posted on: December 7, 2022 | | Marian Rosin

Fonner Park Horse Racing Kicks Off 70th Anniversary Season

Iowa horse betting pros will be happy to hear that Fonner Park’s main race track opens on Dec. 15. Racing meets span from Feb. 10 to May 6.

Posted on: December 6, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Temporary location of Grand Island Casino Resort pushes back opening date

Opening Of Nebraska Casino In Grand Island Delayed

Due to unexpected roadblocks, the new opening date for the temporary Grand Island, Nebraska casino is tentatively set for mid-December 2022.

Posted on: December 2, 2022 | | Veronica Sparks

An Iowa Lottery Powerball winner waited 1 month before claiming prize

Forest City Powerball Winner Keeps $2M Secret For 1 Month

An Iowa Lottery winner and her husband kept her $2 million Powerball win a secret for a month before going public.

Posted on: December 1, 2022 | | Marian Rosin

Iowa's community organizations funded by Iowa gambling taxes

Plymouth County Organizations Welcome Funding From Iowa Gambling

Iowa gambling taxes help fund Iowa’s County Endowment Fund Program. This year the foundation awarded 27 community organizations $151,133.65.

Posted on: November 29, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Cedar Rapids Development Group PAC pushes to remain strong local ties

Cedar Rapids Group Attempts To Earn Favor In Iowa Casino Bid

No Iowa casino licenses will be awarded for another two years, but that hasn’t stopped a Cedar Rapids PAC from trying to build momentum.

Posted on: November 25, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Prairie Flower Casino breaks ground on expansion project

Iowa Casino Begins Major Expansion, Debuting 2024

Prairie Flower Casino broke ground to begin its new expansion. The Iowa casino project will add 60,000 sq. ft., 200 new jobs and 600 games.

Posted on: November 23, 2022 | | Marian Rosin

New Nebraska casino could be eating away at Iowa's casino market

WarHorse Lincoln Casino Chipping Away At Iowa’s Slot Market

Nebraska’s first casino enjoyed a solid first month of operation, but that could spell trouble for Iowa's Council Bluffs casinos.

Posted on: November 21, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Iowa's Hard Rock casino in Sioux City purchase finalized

Hard Rock Sioux City Officially Purchased By Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs Incorporated, keepers of the famous Kentucky Derby purchased assets from PPE, including Iowa casino, Hard Rock of Sioux City.

Posted on: November 17, 2022 | | Darren Cooper

Sports betting in Iowa saw a month-to-month bump in October 2022

Iowa Sports Fans Gambled $38.6 Million More In October

In October, Iowa sportsbooks saw $238.8 million in total sports bets, roughly a $38.6M month-to-month increase.

Posted on: November 16, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Iowa Online Gambling News

Prairie Meadows Casino Could Become A Smoke-Free Casino

Fonner Park Horse Racing Kicks Off 70th Anniversary Season

Opening Of Nebraska Casino In Grand Island Delayed

Forest City Powerball Winner Keeps $2M Secret For 1 Month

Plymouth County Organizations Welcome Funding From Iowa Gambling

Cedar Rapids Group Attempts To Earn Favor In Iowa Casino Bid

Iowa Casino Begins Major Expansion, Debuting 2024

WarHorse Lincoln Casino Chipping Away At Iowa’s Slot Market

Hard Rock Sioux City Officially Purchased By Churchill Downs

Iowa Sports Fans Gambled $38.6 Million More In October

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