Iowa Online Gambling News and Sportsbook Launch Updates

TheScore Bet To Go Dark In Iowa By July 1

TheScore Bet Sportsbook put in a last call to Iowa customers. The app’s last bets have to be placed before June 15. The US version of theScore Bet app disappears July 1. Parent company Penn National Gaming wants you to pull up a Barstool instead. Penn updated its customers about the change in a June […]

Posted on: June 2, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

2022 NBA Finals Betting Odds Favor The Golden State Warriors Early Against The Boston Celtics

This 2022 NBA Finals matchup wasn’t fathomable a few months ago. Boston sat at 18-19 heading into January. Meanwhile, Golden State struggled down the stretch, going 12-16 to close out the regular season. But here we are. The Celtics and Warriors square off in the 2022 NBA Finals, with Game One set to tip off […]

Posted on: June 1, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

North Iowa Fights 13 Recap: Kuntz, McPadden Victorious

Mixed-martial arts was back in Mason City last weekend with North Iowa Fights 13 at the Mason City Arena. Twenty fighters entered the circular cage in the middle of the arena floor throughout the night, typically the home of the North Iowa Bulls hockey team. Hundreds of Mason City residents cheered and jeered throughout the […]

Posted on: May 31, 2022 | | Gage Miskimen

2022 Indianapolis 500 Betting Odds: Scott Dixon Leads The Way After Record-Setting Pole Race

The Greatest Spectacle in Racing is back. The 2022 Indianapolis 500 takes place Sunday, May 29. Scott Dixon is the early favorite to win the event, clocking in at +400 on Caesars. Alex Palou has the second-best odds at +450. Pato O’Ward is +850 and Josef Newgarden is +1000 to win the Indy 500. Last […]

Posted on: May 27, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Busy 2022 Legislative Session Could Lead To A Quiet 2023 For Iowa Gambling Policy

The Iowa gambling industry picked up a lot of wins in the 2022 legislative session, so the docket a year from now could be a little quiet, according to Wes Ehrecke. The president and CEO of the Iowa Gaming Association (IGA) told PlayIA to check back in the fall. But, he doesn’t anticipate as much […]

Posted on: May 26, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Iowa Legislature Ends Year; Gambling Changes Head To Governor’s Desk

It looks like Iowa gambling changes will reach the governor’s desk after all. The Iowa House and Iowa Senate agreed to amendments and passed the state’s all-in-one gambling bill on Monday. The chambers gaveled out the 2022 legislative session just after midnight on Wednesday. The Iowa Senate passed HF 2497 on a 35-11 vote. Iowa […]

Posted on: May 25, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Governor Could Shelve Cedar Rapids Casino Bid Until 2024

House File 2497 is on its way to Gov. Kim Reynold’s desk. If she adds her signature, Linn County residents won’t see a Cedar Rapids casino anytime soon. HF 2497 calls for a two-year moratorium on new casino licenses. That means all applications could be on hold until at least July 1, 2024. State senators […]

Posted on: May 24, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Smarkets, Affinity To Make Iowa Third State For SBK Sportsbook Launch

Look for Lakeside Hotel Casino in Osceola to add another sportsbook to its offerings soon. SBK Sportsbook on Thursday confirmed plans to make Iowa its third US market. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) approved the casino-sportsbook contract at its March 3 meeting in Osceola. Thursday’s joint announcement came from Affinity Interactive, which operates […]

Posted on: May 20, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

2022 Preakness Stakes Betting Odds Highlighted By Epicenter

The 2022 Preakness Stakes is here, and Epicenter is the favorite. Here's a look at the latest odds and post positions for the race.

Posted on: May 19, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Scheffler, Rahm, McIlroy Are The Favorites At 2022 PGA Championship

The 2022 PGA Championship tees of this week and Iowa sportsbooks favor world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, followed by John Rahm and Rory McIlroy. The second of golf’s four majors unfolds at Southern Hills Championship Golf Course in Tulsa, OK. The tournament begins each day at 7 a.m. CBS and ESPN share broadcast coverage. Early […]

Posted on: May 18, 2022 | | Jordan Hansen