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Expired Mega Millions Prize Will Boost Iowa Lottery’s Holiday Promo
A Mega Millions jackpot winner from Iowa failed to cash in their ticket before it expired this week, but one person’s loss will be another’s gain. That unclaimed million-dollar prize will sweeten the pot for the state lottery’s annual holiday promotion, putting a positive spin on the time-related misfortune. The ticket, purchased last year at […]
If an Online Casino Bill Is To Succeed in Iowa, All Retail Casinos Must Be on Board
Iowa may pass an online casino bill in 2024, but it would need to change some minds in the state’s retail casino industry. A bill is almost certain to appear in the next legislative session, but it won’t have much chance of passing without unanimous support from existing gaming interests. There have been iGaming bills […]
Bet365 Sportsbook Launches in Iowa, Kentucky Soon to Follow
Iowans can now bet at one of the world’s largest sportsbooks as Bet365 Sportsbook has launched through a partnership with Casino Queen Marquette. Iowa is the fifth state where Bet365 now operates, alongside Colorado, New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia. The market is starting to get crowded. Bet365’s launch makes it the 19th online sportsbook in […]
Casinos in Iowa Available Online
After launching online sports betting a few years ago, casinos in Iowa are reaping the rewards of online gambling. The state has done well in terms of bringing in tax money too, and operators are hopeful that Iowa online casinos will be legalized soon. If you’re looking for casinos in Iowa available online, we have […]
Iowa Online Casino Bill Hearing Primarily Populated by Opponents
Opponents were the primary speakers during an Iowa online casino bill hearing on March 21. The 20-minute-long hearing for HSB227 included representatives of brick-and-mortar casinos who speculated that iGaming would cannibalize revenue and others who thought 24/7 mobile availability would cause a spike in gambling addiction. Bill sponsor – state Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, R-Wilton – uttered one sentence […]
Iowa Online Casino Bill Enters a Thinning 2023 iGaming Legalization Field
An Iowa online casino bill, HSB227, emerged on March 8 in a thinning field of states attempting to legalize iGaming during 2023. State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, who introduced a bill last year, sponsored the measure that sits in the Ways and Means Committee. Kaufmann, R-Wilton, is the chairman of that House committee. The Iowa online casino […]
Fanatics Online Casino May Follow ‘First Step’ in Online Sports Betting
Fanatics Online Casino is coming to the US eventually but isn’t ready to launch quite yet. However, the beta test of Fanatics Sportsbook for online sports betting is underway in Tennessee and is a “first step,” according to a spokesman for the sports apparel e-tailer. Beta tests, or “soft launches,” are regulatory steps states take […]
Online Casino Legalization in 2023 – What Are the Odds for NY, IL, and IN?
Sadly, 2022 has been a dud of a year when it comes to states legalizing online casino. At least 2021 saw Connecticut legalize and launch within the same calendar year. Before that, we have to go back to Michigan, and the tail end of 2019, to see an iGaming bill receive a governor’s signature. Of course, lawmakers have had a few […]
New Iowa Online Sportsbook Coming Soon Through Partnership With Kambi Group And Affinity Interactive
Kambi Group, a renowned US sports betting platform provider, announced a partnership with Affinity Interactive to launch DRF Sports, a new online sportsbook coming to several US markets in 2022 and 2023, starting with Iowa. As part of the deal, DRF Sports will operate using Kambi’s proprietary software. Affinity Interactive currently offers DRF Bets, a […]