Social Sweepstakes Casinos

With sweepstakes casinos, you’re always right in the action, even if you’re not playing with real money. You'll win “Sweeps Coins” instead, which you can use to redeem prizes like gift cards or cash transfers

Sports Betting

If you follow sports, you already know which teams are killing it and which ones are struggling. You can use that knowledge to inform your bets. You might not win but you will have a lot of fun trying! Whether it’s the Super Bowl or the World Series, you can bet on it. Iowa sportsbooks includes major competitions, and a hundred ways to bet even after the game has started.

Horse Racing

When you bet on any race, winning by a half-length length is all it takes. If that prediction comes true, you can take it to the bank! Plus, the coverage isn’t just limited to American events, as it extends to the Grand National at the famous Aintree course in Liverpool and the Dubai World Cup.

State Income Taxes

Players in Iowa must pay a 3.8% flat tax on what they win from gambling. With winnings over $600, you’ll receive a W-2G form. Winnings from gambling are treated like all your other income.

Iowa’s Regulator

The organization in charge of licensing and regulating every operator is the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC).

Minimum Gambling Age

In Iowa, you must be at least 21 years old to gamble or bet on sports. But to play the lottery or bet on horse racing, the minimum age is only 18.

Revenue Share

Portions of revenue generated from gambling go to state initiatives, such as the Iowa Skilled Worker and Job Creation Fund

Responsible Gambling

Operators in Iowa offer you assistance in the form of self-exclusion tools and other resources. Self-exclusion allows anyone with a problem to ban themselves from gambling voluntarily. Players can also call the problem gambling hotline (1-800-BETS-OFF) for assistance.

Licensing Process

Operators in Iowa can’t just do whatever they please. The IRGC has guidelines and policies in place to ensure that everyone complies with the rules. Offenses are punishable, with operators having to pay fines. They could also lose their license

Tribal Gaming

Iowa, like other states, has an agreement with Indian tribes operating their own casinos. The compact allows them to provide Class III gaming within the state. Each tribe also handles its own licensing, compliance, and regulations.

Data Protection

Every online operator uses firewalls and encryption technology to prevent illegal access to your data. They also run their own assessments and undergo independent testing to ensure that everything is secure.

KYC (Know Your Customer)

Going online to gamble or bet on sports involves KYC verification. This is how operators are able to confirm and validate your identity. You’ll provide an ID card (driver’s license, passport) and a recent utility bill showing your home address.

A 1.16% increase from the previous year

Same as the previous year

Gambling provides many jobs in Iowa