The Legality Of College Football Betting Across The US

College Football

There are a total of 13 states with active legal sportsbooks in the US. Each state with legal sports wagering has its own laws when it comes to betting on college sports. Tallahassee, Fla. – With the 2019 college football season well in its groove, … Read more

Wisconsin Sports Betting Still In Question With Midwest Expansion

No Sportsbooks In Wisconsin

There were no Wisconsin sports betting bills introduced during the 2019 legislative session. Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana have all legalized sports betting. Minnesota also considered legalizing the activity in 2019 and Michigan still has a chance to do so this year. Sports Betting in Wisconsin … Read more

FanDuel Sportsbook Launches At Diamond Jo Worth Casino

Ribbon cutting at the Fanduel sportsbook at Diamond Jo Casino

Iowa will have a total of 19 different retail sportsbooks open. The Diamond Jo Worth Casino’s betting lounge is a FanDuel Sportsbook. Mobile sports betting is available through this sportsbook as well. NORTHWOOD, Iowa – The FanDuel Sportsbook at Diamond Jo Worth Casino opened its … Read more

Iowa Sports Betting Now Approved At Hard Rock Sioux City

Hard Rock Sioux City

Six sportsbooks in Iowa went live on August 15, 2019. Hard Rock Sioux City began construction of their retail sportsbook in June of 2019. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission also approved sports betting at Riverside, Grand Falls, and Rhythm City Casino. SIOUX CITY, Iowa … Read more

IA Sports Betting To Expand With Wild Rose, DraftKings Deal

DraftKings will open a new Sportsbook at the Wild Rose Casino

DraftKings will operate the retail and mobile sportsbooks for Wild Rose Entertainment properties in Clinton, Emmetsburg, and Jefferson, Iowa. Sports betting in Iowa was legalized in May of 2019 and sportsbooks officially began to take in wagers on August 15, 2019. CLINTON, Iowa – DraftKings … Read more

DraftKings, Kambi Extend Sports Betting Contract To Include 9 States

DraftKings, Kambi Extend Contract To 9 States

DraftKings and Kambi first announced their partnership in 2018 which only covered New Jersey. With New Jersey sports betting being an instant success, the companies decided to include eight more states for a total of nine. Online sports betting is expected to reach two-thirds of … Read more

DraftKings CEO Gives Prediction For Nationwide Online Sports Betting

DraftKings CEO Jason Ribons

DraftKings has operational sportsbooks in three states but is ready for expansion. Through a deal with Penn National Gaming, DraftKings will launch mobile betting in many states. CEO of DraftKings, Jason Robins, predicts two-thirds of the country will have mobile betting in seven years. BOSTON … Read more

TV Broadcasters, Networks Betting Big On U.S. Sports Gambling

Networks embrace growing U.S. sports betting industry

Sinclair Broadcasting recently agreed to acquire 21 regional sports networks and Fox College Sports from The Walt Disney Co. for $10.6 billion. ESPN previously signed a partnership with Caesars Entertainment to run it’s ‘Daily Wager’ program. There are currently 11 states with active sportsbooks and … Read more

888 Looking To Expand To The Midwest When The Time Is Right

888 To Expand Into The Midwest When The Timing Is Right

888 offer sports betting in New Jersey but is looking to expand into other states as well. The company is looking at states attempting to pass all online gaming rather than just sports betting. Despite the continual sports betting expansion in the US, 888 has … Read more

What Iowa Sports Betting Means For Nebraska

How does Iowa sports betting affect Nebraska

Iowa sportsbooks officially began taking in bets on August 15, 2019. Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts is a strong opponent of any gambling expansion in his state. The Horsemen’s Benevolent Protection Association has begun a petition in order to put gambling expansion at the state’s horse … Read more

Tim Dwight Makes First Sports Bet At Ameristar Sportsbook

Former Hawkeye Tim Dwight cuts the ribbon at the Ameristar Sportsbook

Sports betting is officially legal in Iowa. Iowa is the first midwestern state to launch sports betting. More sportsbooks are expected to open throughout the next few weeks in Iowa. COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – Former Hawkeye and NFL star Tim Dwight makes the first sports … Read more