With a population of just 3.155 million, Iowa is far from the largest state to legalize sports betting in the US. On top of that, there are 19 casinos in the state and all 19 have a licensed sportsbook. Even in a state that loves sports, competition is going to be steep and quality will clearly matter here. If you’d rather place your bets from home (and earn free bets), here are some of the top promos offered from Iowa sports betting sites:
In December of 2019, the Iowa sports betting market opened up, becoming 20th state in the US to legalize online and retail sportsbooks. This includes everything from Iowa racing to professional and college sports. The state outlined a detailed timetable to launch brick-and-mortar locations for retail sports betting as well as online sportsbooks. Find all of the details around the IA sports betting law here.
Start Date | August 15, 2019 |
Legal Age to Bet | 21 |
Online/In App Betting | Yes |
Maximum Bet | No Limit |
Corresponding Bill | SF 617 |
Eligible Iowa Sportsbooks | Each casino can partner with up to two Iowa sportsbooks. |
As we mentioned in the introduction, Iowa has 19 casinos and at least one sportsbook in each casino. Beyond that, they have big-name apps already active in the state including DraftKings, PointsBet, and William Hill.
SportsBook | Casino | Launch Date |
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Caesars | Harrah’s Council Bluff | 8/23/2019 |
Caesars | Horseshoe Casino | 8/23/2019 |
DraftKings | Wild Rose: Clinton | 10/3/2019 |
DraftKings | Wild Rose: Jefferson | 10/3/2019 |
DraftKings | Wild Rose: Emmetsburg | 10/3/2019 |
Elite Sportsbook | Grand Falls | 10/15/2019 |
Elite Sportsbook | Rhythm City | 10/15/2019 |
Elite Sportsbook | Riverside | 10/15/2019 |
FanDuel | Diamond Jo | 8/29/2019 |
FanDuel | Diamond Jo – Worth | 8/29/2019 |
Hard Rock Sportsbook | Hard Rock Sioux City | 9/20/2019 |
Penn National | Ameristar | 8/15/2019 |
PointsBet | Catfish Bend | 8/15/2019 |
Q Sportsbook | Q Casino | 8/27/2019 |
William Hill | Isle Bettendorf | 8/15/2019 |
William Hill | Isle Waterloo | 8/15/2019 |
William Hill Sportsbook | Lakeside | 8/15/2019 |
William Hill | Prairie Meadows | 8/15/2019 |
As with every state we have covered, there are some odd rules and regulations that make betting on sports in Iowa unique from anywhere else in the US. Most of these are covered in the frequently asked questions below. Feel free to contact us if you have a specific question that is not addressed below.
Yes, as of August 15, 2019 Iowa sports betting is legal at any Casino/Sportsbook or their website/app.
Yes, Iowa sports bettors can bet on either the website or sports betting app for any online sportsbook associated with a casino in Iowa. Each casino can partner with up two sportsbooks, which means the residents could eventually have as many as 30 different Iowa sports betting apps to choose from!
Iowa residents can now bet on any sport, including Iowa and Iowa State football and basketball. However, live betting and player props are not available for collegiate teams within the state. This is due to the Amateur Sports Protection Act, which bands bets on teams like the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Yes, live betting is available in Iowa. What sports and events you are actually able to bet live on depends on the website/app you are using. With DraftKings and PointsBet Iowa bettors can bet live on every professional game.
How deposits and withdrawals work will depend on the operator you are betting with. Most will allow you to make deposits and withdrawals through Visa/Mastercard and checking, or in cash if you are able to get into the actual brick-and-mortar sportbooks.,
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