Iowa Online Gambling News and Sportsbook Launch Updates

Settled Wagers While You Sleep: How To Place 2022 Winter Olympics Bets In Iowa

Iowans will need to remember times, teenagers and TV options as they consider 2022 Winter Olympics bets. The Winter Olympics take place Feb. 4-20, in Beijing but a handful of events begin ahead of the opening ceremony. Athletes will earn medals in 109 events by the time the Olympic torch moves on to Paris for […]

Posted on: February 2, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Snag Some Swag With The Caesars $150 NBA Jersey Promo

Caesars Sportsbook is at it again with a free NBA Jersey offer through Jan. 19. Just place a $100 real money bet to score the NBA swag.

Posted on: February 1, 2022 | | Sarah Pfennigs

World Cup 2022 Qualifying Odds: US Hosts Honduras In Frigid Temperatures

The US Men’s National Team (USMNT) is bringing its World Cup 2022 qualifying bid to within 125 miles of the Iowa border. Honduras, with an average temperature of around 85 degrees year-round, will face the US in St. Paul, MN. The forecast in the Twin Cities will be … less than 85 when the teams […]

Posted on: February 1, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

2022 Iowa Casino Legislation: Let’s Check Under The Hood

When it comes to betting policy in Iowa, look for a tune-up to the car you drove at the start of 2022. Don’t expect anything fresh from the showroom. That’s the word from Wes Ehrecke, president and CEO of the Iowa Gaming Association (IGA). Last week he made an annual check-in with lawmakers on behalf […]

Posted on: January 31, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Breaking: RAGBRAI Overnight Stops Announced — And There’s Plenty Of Bike Seats Available

Organizers revealed the RAGBRAI overnight stops Friday night. Now, who’s going along for the ride? The historic touring bicycle ride across the state features a mostly northern course from west to east through the state in 2022. RAGBRAI begins in Sergeant Bluff and ends in Lansing this summer. The estimated 430-mile route is expected to […]

Posted on: January 29, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Royal Rumble Odds? Try The Free DraftKings Contest Instead

Plugging “Royal Rumble odds” into an internet search will get results, but you won’t find betting lines at any of Iowa’s 18 legal sportsbooks for good reason. Pro wrestling bets — including wagers for this weekend’s big WWE event — aren’t legal in Iowa. Too many details are predetermined, so pro wrestling is considered a […]

Posted on: January 29, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

College Wrestling Odds: Yes, There’s A Way To Bet On No. 1 Penn State At No. 2 Iowa Tonight

Circa Sports may be new to Iowa’s sports betting landscape, but by offering Iowa vs. Penn State college wrestling odds, they clearly understand the terrain. The showdown between the defending national champions and the current No. 1 team happens tonight at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. Circa sees the top-ranked Nittany Lions as a favorite […]

Posted on: January 28, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell

Championship Weekend Odds and Promos: Chiefs Have One Last Super Bowl Hurdle

Championship weekend will set up Super Bowl bets in the NFL. Kansas City hosts Cincinnati while the LA Rams host San Francisco on Sunday.

Posted on: January 27, 2022 | | Brandon Hurley

TVG Odds: Knicks Go Won At Prairie Meadows — Can He Win At Pegasus World Cup?

With nine horses competing for a $3 million prize, all eyes are on the 2022 Pegasus World Cup Invitational this weekend. Headlining the event is Knicks Go, who was just named the 2021 Longines World’s Best Racehorse on Tuesday. Knicks Go, who won the Pegasus World Cup last year, is a 6-5 favorite to win […]

Posted on: January 26, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

DRF Sportsbook Becomes Iowa’s 18th Online Betting Option

A company known for horseracing expertise just made Iowa its first state for an online sportsbook. DRF Sportsbook went live Tuesday, Jan. 25, through an agreement with Lakeside Casino and Resort in Osceola. The south-central Iowa casino already has the new sportsbook featured prominently on its website. Lakeside Casino also carries Caesars Sportsbook in Iowa. The state’s […]

Posted on: January 26, 2022 | | Russ Mitchell