Iowa Online Gambling News and Sportsbook Launch Updates

December Sports Betting Numbers Flat As Football Season Closes In Iowa

December Didn’t Bring Tidings Of Joy For Iowa Sportsbooks As Handle Fell

The final month of 2019 was more stingy than generous for legal sportsbooks in the Hawkeye State. The December sports betting numbers across the state represented a small decline. Handle mostly stayed flat month-over-month. The $59.26 million in wagers was down about two-tenths of a percent from November 2019. Two factors played into this situation. […]

Posted on: January 24, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Iowa gambling industry had a historic 2019

Year in Review: A Historic 2019 for Iowa Gambling Industry

The introduction of legal sports betting into the Hawkeye State was chief among the reasons 2019 was a historic year for the Iowa gambling industry.

Posted on: January 2, 2020 | | Derek Helling

Iowa Sportsbooks Predict Close Bowl Games for Iowa College Football Teams

Iowa football bowl game odds at the four Hawkeye State online sportsbooks could present some sports betting opportunities after Christmas.

Posted on: December 24, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Hard Rock online sportsbook launches for Iowa bowl season

Hard Rock Launches Iowa Online Sportsbook In Time For Bowl Season

The Hard Rock online sportsbook has launched in Iowa, giving Hawkeye State bettors a third brand for mobile sports betting.

Posted on: December 16, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Iowa sports betting handle up but revenue down in November

Handle Up But Revenue Down For Iowa Sportsbooks In November 2019

While handle increased month-over-month, Iowa sports betting revenue for the state's legal sportsbooks dropped significantly in November from October.

Posted on: December 13, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Hawkeyes outperform sportsbook lines in 2019

Cyclones Disappoint But Hawkeyes Outperform Iowa Sportsbook Expectations

Iowa sports betting lines on win expectancies for both of the Hawkeye State's major-conference football teams weren't far off from the final totals.

Posted on: December 5, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Make It Two: FanDuel DFS Joins DraftKings In Iowa

A second option for daily fantasy sports players in the Hawkeye State is now available as FanDuel DFS is accepting paid entries in Iowa.

Posted on: November 26, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Why Don’t Iowa Sportsbooks Take College Player Prop Bets?

Iowa residents and visitors who want to place college player prop bets won't find any available at legal sportsbooks in the state. Here's why.

Posted on: November 20, 2019 | | Derek Helling

Iowa sports betting revenue stagnant in October

Iowa Sports Betting Revenue Growth Stagnant in October

The figures for Iowa October sports betting revenue don't show much growth over the previous month as the number of online sportsbooks also stood pat.

Posted on: November 14, 2019 | | Derek Helling

PointsBet Is Big Fish in Iowas Little Pond

PointsBet Could Become The Big Fish In Iowa’s Little Pond

A possible PointsBet Iowa mobile launch before the end of 2019 could enable the mobile sportsbook to grab a significant market share in the Hawkeye State.

Posted on: November 8, 2019 | | Derek Helling