Iowa Online Gambling News and Sportsbook Launch Updates

A Heads Or Tails Super Bowl Prop Bet? It’s ‘None Of The Above’ In Iowa

Super Bowl LVI weekend has arrived. The LA Rams are favorites over the Cincinnati Bengals in most sportsbooks. But forget the usual bets for a second. Let’s talk prop bet odds. Iowa sportsbooks offer a variety of prop bets — some more common than others. We’ll even tell you about some prop bets you won’t […]

Posted on: February 12, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Analysis: January 2022 Sets Single-Month Record; Numbers Offer First Look At The Year Ahead

College football ended and the NFL shifted to the postseason, but betting volume in January 2022 still set a record, according to monthly figures released Friday. The $303 million in bets was enough to push the state’s lifetime sports betting handle to $3.1 billion, easily surpassing the $3 billion milestone. January 2022 online and retail […]

Posted on: February 11, 2022 | | PlayIA Staff

Super Bowl Snacks: Let’s Get Cooking With Some Alternatives

The most iconic Super Bowl snacks earned that status through accessibility and appeal. Traditionally, those have been your chicken wings, your potato chips, your cheese and beef dips. In a culture that’s evermore aware of dietary preferences and sensitivities, though, the classics may not be for everyone. In that case, you’re going to need some […]

Posted on: February 10, 2022 | | Derek Helling

UFC 271 Odds: Adesanya Vs. Whittaker 2 Headlines Stacked Card

A handful of the top middleweights and two heavyweight knockout artists make up the UFC 271 main card this Saturday night in Houston. Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya (21-1 MMA, 10-1 UFC) takes on No. 1 contender Robert Whittaker (23-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) in a highly-anticipated rematch in the main event. The co-main event features the […]

Posted on: February 9, 2022 | | Gage Miskimen

Iowa Super Bowl Bets Could Set A Record — We Have Offers To Get You Started

If you plan on making 2022 Super Bowl bets, you’re not alone, according to the American Gaming Association. The AGA expects a record 31.4 million American adults to bet $7.61 billion on Sunday’s game between the LA Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. The amount is an expected 78% increase from the $3.33 billion wagered nationally […]

Posted on: February 9, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Not Off-And-Running Yet: Nebraska Casinos Wait For Word From The State

The concept of Nebraska casinos at horseracing tracks isn’t out of the gates just yet. It’s just a matter of time before the industry is off and running, however. In December, the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously to approve rules for casinos at licensed horse tracks across the state. So, what’s next? Attorney […]

Posted on: February 8, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Every Iowa State Cyclone Who Has Won A Super Bowl So Far

As Super Bowl LVI week arrives, the Iowa State Cyclones have a chance to add to its Super Bowl history. The story of Cyclones players claiming Super Bowl glory goes back decades and encompasses five different players’ careers. So far, no Super Bowl-winning team has had multiple Iowa State players on its roster. It’s been […]

Posted on: February 7, 2022 | | Derek Helling

Iowa’s Online Casino Bill Advances But Isn’t Going Anywhere This Year

An online casino bill introduced by Rep. Bobby Kaufmann advanced through a subcommittee of the Iowa House State Government Committee on Wednesday. But Kaufmann tells PlayIA that will be the final stop for House Study Bill 604 this year.

Posted on: February 4, 2022 | | Matthew Kredell

UFC Fight Night Odds: Hermansson Vs. Strickland Features Clash Of Styles

Two ranked middleweight contenders headline this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night in a main-card pairing that will help shake out the 185-lb division. No. 6-ranked Jack Hermansson is slated to take on No. 7-ranked Sean Strickland at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Strickland (24-3 MMA, 11-3 UFC), known for his unfiltered and sometimes problematic thoughts […]

Posted on: February 4, 2022 | | Gage Miskimen

South Dakota Super Bowl Bets Stay In Deadwood This Year, Will They Eventually Go Statewide?

South Dakota sports betting took another step forward Wednesday when the South Dakota Commission on Gaming (SDCG) authorized two more sportsbooks to set up shop in Deadwood. But the industry could take a giant leap forward if a constitutional amendment to allow statewide sports bets reaches South Dakota voters this November. Where we’ve been: Limited […]

Posted on: February 3, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell