Casino
August 2, 2021
Prairie Meadows Casino Latest to Reinstate COVID-19 Mask Mandate
As COVID-19’s delta strain keeps spreading, wearing masks in indoor places is starting to become a mandate. The governments are not the only supporters of these new rules; many casinos have also decided to follow suit and mandate masks for the patrons that come to enjoy gambling games. Casinos in Nevada, Mississippi and other states […]
Sports
July 14, 2021
BlueBet Sets Sights on Iowa for First US Entry
Australian sports betting company BlueBet will enter Iowa as the first state in the US as the company explores other locations, as well. BlueBet Details US Entry in Iowa BlueBet Holdings is preparing to launch its namesake sportsbook in Iowa after signing a skin agreement with Dubuque Racing Association LTD, which operates Q Casino. As a result, BlueBet will be […]
Sports
June 14, 2021
Iowa Gamblers Make up for Lost Time as Revenue Tops $1bn in Less Than a Year
Iowa’s gambling market is running strong. The state has 19 commercial casinos, all of which were closed for 11 weeks last year because of COVID-19, and was among the early adopters of sports gambling in 2019. Since then, and despite the issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Iowa’s gamblers are helping the state recover quicker […]
Sports
June 10, 2021
Iowa Casinos Now Able to Take Bets on Overseas Horse and Dog Races
There was a time that even playing pinball in Iowa was considered illegal under certain circumstances, but the state has come a long way since then. It was the 11th state to introduce legal sports gambling after the Supreme Court killed PASPA in 2018 and it continues to fine-tune its market. Response to the launch […]
Casino
May 24, 2021
New Laws Limit Casino Workers Minimum Wage in Iowa
Iowa legislators have passed on a bill that fixes the minimum wage for casino employees in the state at $9.06 even if the federal minimum wage goes up. Did Casino Employee Draw the Short Stick in Iowa? Casino workers in Iowa are facing new challenges to hourly pay as the legislature voted last week to set a […]
Industry
March 8, 2021
Online Registration Boosts Sports Betting in Iowa
Iowa’s sports betting handle in February amounts to $143.6 million boosted by the removal of in-person registration rules and the approval of three skins for casinos. February Sports Betting Decreases Slightly Iowa has hit a third consecutive month of nine-figure wagers, the latest data from Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reveals. According to the report, […]
Sports
February 17, 2021
theScore Bet Goes Live in Iowa to Expand Its US Presence
The sports betting brand of Score Digital Sports Ventures, theScore Bet, made its official launch in Iowa this week, to expand its availability to sports fans from 4 US states and offer bettors from the Hawkeye State experience first-hand the unique ecosystem the sportsbook creates when paired with theScore app. Iowa Market Access Provided by […]
Business
January 22, 2021
Iowa Operators Enjoy Remote Sports Betting Registration Benefits
Not even a month after the in-person registration for sports betting in Iowa was lifted, the benefits are already present. Besides more revenue for the operators, many major industry players launched their own sports betting apps. Iowa Removes in-Person Sports Betting Registration Iowa was one of the pioneers to launch sports betting back in August […]
Industry
January 16, 2021
WynnBet Enters Iowa to Expand Its Presence to 7 States
Global leader in luxury hospitality and entertainment Wynn Resorts announced Friday its sports betting brand, WynnBet, managed to secure market access to 7 US states, after finalizing an agreement to launch the mobile sports wagering app in Iowa. Iowa Becomes the 7th State to Feature WynnBet WynnBet signed a multi-year partnership deal with the integrated […]
Industry
January 10, 2021
Iowa Surpassed $100M Mark in December Sports Betting
Iowa became the 8th month to surpass $100 million in wagers within a single month, after sportsbooks in the state generated bets to the amount of $104.8 million in December, the monthly sports wagering revenue report released by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) revealed. Third Growth Month in a Row Sports wagering total […]