NORTHWOOD, Iowa (FOX 47) – Iowa is now the 11th state in the country to allow sports betting. Today at noon, casinos began to take bets on professional, collegiate and international sporting events. This is expected to bring tourism to border casinos such as Diamond Jo in Northwood. DIAMOND SUPER 7s JACKPOT $15,223 Head over to our Live Casino Red and play Blackjack for a shot at our generous Diamond Super 7s Progressive Jackpot. To qualify for the big score, place a $1 side bet.
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The state legalized wagering as of May 2019 and went live with retail and online betting in August 2019. As of January 2021, you can sign up for online sportsbooks from anywhere in the state.
Read on for more about the present and future of Iowa sports betting.
Legal Iowa online sports betting in 2021
Best Iowa sports betting apps
Online sports betting launched in Iowa in August 2019. And partnerships between Iowa casinos and sportsbooks have resulted in a continually growing number of apps in the state.
You can register your account without having to visit a casino and complete the entire process at home, or anywhere within the state of Iowa. Up until Jan. 1, 2021, patrons were required to visit one of the casinos attached to the sports betting app to register for mobile Iowa sports betting accounts in-person.
| App/Website | Launch date |
|---|---|
| BetMGM Sportsbook | January 2021 |
| DraftKings Sportsbook | February 2020 |
| PointsBet | November 2019 |
| Hard Rock Sioux City sportsbook | December 2019 |
| Q Casino sportsbook | November 2019 |
| Elite sportsbook | August 2019 |
| William Hill | August 2019 |
DraftKings Sportsbook
After launching a daily fantasy sports app in Iowa in October 2019, DraftKings became the sixth sports betting app in Iowa in February. Accounts can be funded by methods that include credit/debit cards and PayPal.
PointsBet Sportsbook
An Australian company that broke into the US market in New Jersey early in 2019, PointsBet launched an app in Iowa in November.
In addition to traditional wagers, PointsBet offers a unique feature called PointsBetting wagers, a high-risk type of wager that gives players the opportunity to win more depending on how “right” they are.
William Hill sportsbook
The first sports betting app to open in Iowa in August 2019, William Hill has done well in the state. William Hill operates with four casino partners in the state: Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino, Lakeside Casino, Isle Casino Waterloo and Isle Casino Bettendorf.
FanDuel Sportsbook
The US market leader has a retail sports betting presence at Diamond Jo Casino and went live with its app in September of 2020.
Hard Rock sportsbook (Sioux City)
The fifth mobile app to open in Iowa, Hard Rock’s betting platform is operated by Gaming Innovation Group (GIG).
Q Casino sportsbook
Q Casino is self-operating its sports betting app on an IGT’s platform.
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Elite Casinos sportsbook
The second sports betting app up in Iowa in late August 2019, Elite operates on a Bet.Works platform. Elite Casino Sportsbook is partnered with three casinos: Riverside Casino & Golf Resort, Rhythm City Casino in Davenport or Grand Falls Casino in Larchwood.
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Iowa Is Latest Proof In-Person Registration Limits Sports Betting Potential
In-person sports betting registration ended last month in Iowa and it appears bettors were ready for the change. Sportsbooks accepted $149.5 million in bets last month, which set a new state record by far. Handle jumped 42.7% over the previous record of $104.8 million set in December. Sports betting revenue also hit a new high […] Read MoreFanduel Sportsbook Diamond Jo Casino
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