States / Iowa / Sports betting
Is sports betting legal in Iowa?
Yes. In Iowa, online and in-person sports betting are legal (as of Oct 11, 2026). Online and in-person betting launched Aug 15, 2019. Operators pay 6.75% NET_REVENUE in tax.
| Channel | Status | Launched | Model | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports (online) | Live | Aug 15, 2019 | Competitive | Advance deposit (mobile/online) sports wagering is statewide, tethered to a licensed facility operator. In-person account registration was required only through December 31, 2020; after January 1, 2021, accounts may be established remotely. Iowa Code § 99F.9; 491 IAC ch. 13 [1],[2] |
| Sports (retail) | Live | Aug 15, 2019 | Competitive | Retail sportsbooks operate at licensed casino/racetrack facilities statewide. Iowa Code ch. 99F; 491 IAC ch. 13 [1],[3] |
Tax rate
| Rate | Since | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6.75% NET_REVENUE (total) | Aug 15, 2019 | Flat 6.75% tax on "sports wagering net receipts" (gross receipts less winnings paid to wagerers); same rate applies to both retail and online/advance-deposit channels.[1] |
| 6.75% NET_REVENUE (retail) | Aug 15, 2019 | [1] |
Rules
- Minimum age to place a sports wager
- 21[1]
- Wagering on non-sports events like awards shows allowed
- No · Statute separately excludes wagers on events sanctioned by a national or international olympic committee involving a participant under 18 (an Olympics-specific carve-out, not a general awards-show rule).[2]
- Wagering on college sports allowed at all
- Yes · Wagering on non-Iowa collegiate teams/events is permitted.[2]
- Wagering on in-state college teams allowed
- No · "Sports wagering" excludes wagers on an in-state collegiate sporting event in which a collegiate team from this state is a participant.[2]
- New online accounts must be created in person
- No · Required only prior to January 1, 2021: "Prior to January 1, 2021, an account must be established by an eligible individual in person with a licensee."[2]
- Online sports wagering available statewide (not tethered to premises)
- Yes[1]
Licensed sportsbooks
| Operator | Brand | Channel | Status | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bally's Corporation | Bally Bet | Sports (online) | active | [4] |
| bet365 | bet365 | Sports (online) | active | [4] |
| BetMGM | BetMGM | Sports (online) | active | [4] |
| Caesars Entertainment | Caesars Sportsbook | Sports (online) | active | [4] |
| Circa Sports | Circa Sports | Sports (online) | active | [4] |
| DraftKings | DraftKings | Sports (online) | active | [4] |
| Dubuque Racing Association | Q Sportsbook | Sports (online) | active | [4] |
| Fanatics | Fanatics Sportsbook | Sports (online) | active | [4] |
| FanDuel | FanDuel | Sports (online) | active | [4] |
| Hard Rock Digital | Hard Rock Sportsbook | Sports (online) | active | [4] |
| PENN Entertainment | theScore Bet | Sports (online) | active | Dec 1, 2025[4] |
| Rush Street Interactive | BetRivers | Sports (online) | active | [4] |
| Sporttrade | Sporttrade | Sports (online) | active | [4] |
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Sources
- Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 99F - Gambling Games and Sports Wagering Regulation · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- 491 Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 13 - Sports Wagering · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- History of the Commission · retrieved Oct 10, 2026
- Sports Wagering Operators · retrieved Oct 10, 2026