Betfred Goes Live In Iowa And Colorado Sports Betting Markets

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Betfred Sports has launched both retail and online products in Colorado and Iowa for sports fans to sign up and begin wagering now. There are special offers available and various bet types, sports, and leagues that users can choose from while using the sports betting … Read more

Unibet Has Branched Into Illinois Sports Betting Market

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Unibet will now be part of the mobile sportsbooks offered in Illinois through the Argosy Casino Alton. The deal includes making Unibet a sports betting provider in Ohio should the legislation pass for the state. CHICAGO – Through a partnership between the Kindred Group and … Read more

IGT PlaySports Customizes US Sports Betting Platform With Expansion

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PlaySports sports betting technology has just gotten better with the addition of a “Trading Team” that will be on-call 24/7 to meet customers’ needs for fluctuations in the market. The team will come up with local exclusive sports wagers for members of the online sportsbook … Read more

PointsBet USA Becomes An Official Betting Partner Of The PGA TOUR

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PGA TOUR and PointsBet have signed a multi-year deal making PointBet an official betting operator of the league. PointsBet has seen a big growth in golf betting this year, especially with live and in-play betting. The company is constantly growing as a US sports betting … Read more

Iowa Sports Betting Activity Continues To Climb As Does Revenue

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Iowans picked up a taste for sports betting once major sports began opening up in July with reports showing $22.9 million wagered for the month. Of the $22.9 million, $2.2 million was made in revenue for the state having the bulk of activity done through … Read more

Iowa Sports Betting Handle Increases 82% In June

Iowa Sports Betting Revenue

Iowa sports betting handle increased by $5.7 million, or 82%, in June. Total handle was $12.7 million. Even with a hold rate under 5%, Iowa sportsbooks collected $620,000 in revenue—a 24% increase from May. Casinos have begun to reopen with limited capacity and social distancing … Read more

Betfred, Now Accepting Online Sports Bettors From Iowa Casino

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Betfred, a UK-based sportsbook, has officially launched mobile sports betting at The Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort in Iowa. The mobile betting app from Betfred will require in-person registration and is available to Iowa residents right now. LARCHWOOD, Iowa – Popular UK-based bookmaker, Betfred, … Read more

Iowa’s Sports Betting Regulations Include No Esports, Credit Cards

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Iowa has decided to ban credit cards as a form of payment at sportsbooks. Esports has been prohibited from becoming legal for sports bettors in Iowa. Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) contests have been approved for residents in Iowa to participate in legally. DES MOINES, Iowa … Read more

Nationwide Sports Betting Revenues Plummet During April

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Five states have reported their April sports betting figures: Indiana, Iowa, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In the five states, sports betting revenues are down almost 80% from what they were in February, and handle is down almost 90%. These states only handled $130.5 … Read more

Iowa Sports Betting Reports Record Low Revenue In Dismal April

Empty Street To Old Capital

Iowa recorded record lows for both sports betting handle and revenue in April. COVID-19 shut down 6 Iowa sportsbooks entirely and relegated the other 13 to online wagers only. Iowa casinos could begin reopening by mid-May, but until major American sports leagues resume, sports betting … Read more

Is Colorado Making A Mistake With College Betting Restrictions?

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Colorado sports betting regulators voted against offering collegiate player prop betting. Without in-play NCAA betting as well, Colorado may lose out on big-event revenue from these wagers. DENVER – Less than two weeks from the Colorado sports betting launch, licensed operators in Colorado are preparing … Read more

Will Esports Betting Come To Iowa? DraftKings Making Pitch

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DraftKings wants to offer esports betting odds in Iowa. The lack of traditional sports is making it hard for DraftKings to offer bets online. Esports events are still operating as normal, giving the opportunity for DraftKings to offer lines. DES MOINES, Iowa – DraftKings is … Read more