Location: Iowa

04/10/24 8:48 PM

After slow start to 2024, Iowa casino revenue increases in March

  • Katarina Vojvodic, PlayUSA
Win for casinos in Iowa saw a major decline in January. But the numbers started to improve in February and continued to increase in March.... more
03/19/24 8:23 PM

Iowa’s Caitlin Clark behind increased betting interest in women’s college basketball

  • Mark Anderson, Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark’s audacious logo 3-pointers and record-breaking accomplishments have driven sports fans who previously... more
03/13/24 9:22 PM

Iowa gambling revenue rebounds in February with $143 million from casinos and sports

  • Katarina Vojvodic, PlayUSA
Iowa is home to 19 brick-and-mortar casino locations which had a good month in February in terms of gaming revenue… While February... more
03/12/24 3:16 PM

Iowa casino rule on sports wagering blocked

  • O. Kay Henderson, Radio Iowa
A panel of lawmakers has placed a hold a proposed rule to require that Iowa casinos maintain lists of coaches, athletes and other officials... more
03/04/24 8:27 PM

Iowa State athletes’ lawyers scoff at investigator’s disappointment in gambling charges being dropped

  • Eric Olson, Associated Press
Attorneys for four Iowa State athletes who had been charged in a sports wagering case said Monday it was alarming that the Iowa Department... more
03/01/24 3:58 PM

Prosecutor in Iowa State gambling case files motion to dismiss charges against 4 remaining defendants

  • Eric Olson, Associated Press
The prosecutor handling the sports wagering case against four former or suspended Iowa State athletes has asked a judge to dismiss all... more
02/27/24 7:05 PM

Athletes in Iowa State gambling sting say evidence was seized illegally and cases should be tossed

  • Eric Olson, Associated Press
Four former or suspended Iowa State athletes contend in a court filing Tuesday that evidence in a state sports wagering investigation was... more
02/26/24 8:27 PM

Iowa: Lawmakers advance tax cut for casinos

  • Robin Opsahl , Iowa Capitol Dispatch
Lawmakers on an Iowa House panel approved a bill Monday to lower Iowa’s tax rate for licensed casinos, hoping to help the state’s 19... more
02/26/24 5:50 PM

Iowa: Lawmaker launches conversation about cutting casino taxes

  • O. Kay Henderson, Radio Iowa
A bill under consideration in the Iowa House would lower the state tax rate for Iowa’s state-licensed casinos to be at or near the tax... more
02/12/24 3:57 PM

Iowa sportsbooks enjoy solid start to 2024

  • Chris Altruda, SportsHandle
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reported nearly $22.1 million in adjusted gross sports betting revenue for January as both DraftKings... more