Iowa

3rd March 2021

FuboTV completes Vigtory acquisition

Sports-focused streaming platform FuboTV has completed its acquisition of sportsbook operator Vigtory. The company said its expected expansion into wagering and interactivity will further differentiate…

16th February 2021

theScore moves into Iowa market

Iowa has today (16 February) become the fourth state in which theScore Bet has launched, after New Jersey, Indiana and Colorado. The operator and media…

8th February 2021

Online registration helps Iowa smash betting revenue record in January

Online registration helped boost Iowa sports betting revenue to a record $11.3m, up 250.7% year-on-year and 56.0% month-on-month, as the state also easily broke records…

18th January 2021

WynnBet expands market access to 7 US states

Wynn Resorts’ online gaming division, WynnBet, has increased its market access to include seven US states following a multi-year market access partnership with Elite Casino…

8th January 2021

Iowa breaks handle record for fourth straight month in December

Sports betting revenue declined month-on-month in December 2020 but was up 159.9% year-on-year, as stakes hit a record high for the fourth consecutive month thanks…

4th January 2021

Iowa introduces online registration for sports betting

Sports bettors in Iowa are now able to register online, rather than only in person, as of 1 January, which has led BetMGM to launch…

14th December 2020

Iowa betting revenue rockets in November

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has reported a 125.0% year-on-year rise in sports betting revenue in November, after amounts wagered grew 47.1% for…

24th November 2020

Bally’s to launch mobile sportsbook in Iowa through market access deal

Land-based and online operator Bally’s Corporation has agreed a multi-year market access partnership with Elite Casino Resorts, to launch mobile sports betting in the state…

12th November 2020

State of the Union: Caesars, Ontario, Indiana and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes results from a variety of land-based operators including Caesars, Full House and Wynn,…

9th November 2020

Iowa sports betting revenue up 60.8% in October

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission revealed that sports betting revenue rose 60.8% year-on-year in October, aided by strong growth in online handle for the…

21st October 2020

DraftKings issued $5k Iowa penalty over self-exclusion issue

DraftKings has agreed to pay a $5,000 penalty to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) for a breach of self-exclusion rules. The stipulated agreement…

20th October 2020

William Hill grows Iowa presence with new retail locations

William Hill US has expanded its footprint in the state of Iowa by opening new sports betting facilities at two Caesars Entertainment properties in Council…

15th October 2020

State of the Union: Bally’s, Indiana, Rush Street Interactive and more

This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers yet more US M&A activity, as Twin River acquires the Bally’s brand from…

9th October 2020

Iowa sportsbooks set handle record, bring in $5.2m in Sept

Iowa sports betting revenue grew to $5.2m in September as the state broke its record for amounts wagered in a month. The month marked the…