Sports Betting in Iowa: Laws, Licensed Apps & AI Predictions
Key Facts: Iowa Sports Betting
Status
Legal — Online & Retail
Legal Since
2019
Tax Rate
6.75%
Monthly Handle
$200M+
- Legalized in 2019, in-person registration dropped in 2021
- 19 licensed casinos can offer retail and online betting
- College sports wagering is a major driver of handle
- Passionate Iowa Hawkeyes and Cyclones fan base
- Must be 21+ and physically in Iowa to bet
- Strong per-capita betting market despite smaller population
Sports Betting Overview: Iowa
Iowa legalized sports betting in May 2019 through SF 617, with both retail and online sportsbooks launching in August 2019. Iowa initially required in-person registration at casinos, but that requirement was lifted in January 2021, spurring significant mobile adoption. Despite being a smaller-population state, Iowa punches above its weight in sports betting handle, driven by passionate college sports fans (Iowa Hawkeyes and Iowa State Cyclones) and NFL interest. The state allows wagering on professional and college sports with standard restrictions. Iowa's 19 licensed casinos can each offer both retail and online sports betting.
Licensed Sportsbooks in Iowa
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