Can I bet online on sports in Iowa?

Yes, you can bet on sports in Iowa.

What licensed sportsbooks operate in Iowa?

BetMGM FanDuel Caesars Bet365 DraftKings Fanatics Sportsbook BetRivers Betfred ESPN Bet Circa Sports Q Sportsbook DRF Sportsbook Bally Bet Sporttrade

Does Iowa Sportsbook offer bonuses?

Most of the 14 regulated sportsbooks offer bonuses. However, for example, Circa Sports does not provide a bonus. They believe that the odds of the app being tighter are enough. Circa Sports is known for being sharp and having tighter lines. It’s one reason to use Circa over other sites with heavy vig (tax).

Are bonus bets available in Iowa?

Not all sites and apps in Iowa have bonus bets. However, many will periodically give out welcome offers and bonus bets to existing customers based on your betting behaviors.

Is betting in Iowa legal?

Yes, it’s legal to bet on sports in Iowa.

What is the legal requirement to bet in Iowa?

In Iowa, you must be 21 or older to bet on sports physically. You must also confirm your identity to deposit and withdraw funds from the site or app.

On what teams and sports can’t I bet in Iowa?

Iowa doesn’t have any restrictions. You can bet on whatever games, teams, and players you’d like. Some states, as stated earlier, don’t allow in-state college betting. But that’s not the case in Iowa. Again, you can bet on Iowa, Iowa State, and other Iowa universities, even if you’re physically in Iowa.

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IOWA SPORTS BETTING: BEST SPORTSBOOKS AND PROMO OFFERS

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Iowa is one of the best states in the United States for sports betting. The state has 14 online sportsbooks, and each site has a welcome bonus you can use right now.

While Iowa has notable sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel, it also has some of the best sportsbooks that aren’t as popular, such as Sporttrade and Circa Sports. We’ll discuss the relative benefits of each and how to claim welcome bonus offers with each app to build your bankroll if you’re a new sports bettor in Iowa.

If you’re an existing sports bettor, there are still plenty of offers you can take advantage of in Iowa via these apps.

For more information, check out our other state pages, including Iowa Sports Betting Apps and Iowa Promo/Bonus Pages.

List of Online Sports Betting Sites in IA

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission currently has 14 approved sportsbook operators.

The 14 regulated sportsbooks are as follows:

BetMGM
FanDuel
Caesars
Bet365
DraftKings
Fanatics Sportsbook
BetRivers
Betfred
ESPN Bet
Circa Sports
Q Sportsbook
DRF Sportsbook
Bally Bet
Sporttrade

Top-Rated Iowa Sportsbook Sites

Iowa has a bunch of regulated sportsbooks that you should download for welcome bonus offers and more. Below, I’ve added the best seven sportsbooks in the state and discussed why each sportsbook is ideal in the state of Iowa.

Fanatics Sportsbook in IA

While Fanatics doesn’t allow the highest limits, the generous welcome bonus is the first reason you’ll want to make an account. Once you take advantage of that welcome bonus, you can still enjoy Fanatics Sportsbook.

There’s plenty of variety in leagues and sports, and there are also many betting types on the app. Once you bet with Fanatics, you’ll earn FanCash Rewards, which eventually allow you to turn that cash into money to bet or buy swag from your favorite team on the Fanatics store.

While Fanatics offers boosts and promotions, they could be better. In addition, Fanatics is only available on mobile apps, where most people bet on sports nowadays.

FanDuel Sportsbook in IA

FanDuel doesn’t have the most generous welcome promotion, FanDuel allows higher limits and is much sharper than Fanatics. Furthermore, FanDuel always has more promotions for its existing users, such as odds boosts and profit boosts, the only thing FanDuel is missing is a rewards program.

On the app, you’ll find many different sports to bet on. The app is also easy to use and understand, especially with the search bar right next to the login tab in the upper right corner. You’ll have no problem searching or browsing for the bet you’re looking for on FanDuel.

Caesars Sportsbook in IA

Caesars has great limits and arguably the best rewards program. The Caesars Rewards program gives points for every bet on the app. The higher the bet odds, the more points you’ll earn. With these points, you can level up tiers and potentially earn bonus bets, comped rooms, money for select restaurants, or even the chance to travel overseas.

Caesars has also launched “FireBets,” which allows bettors to bet on outcomes that are happening instantly. You can bet on the result of the next pitch in the MLB or if a team will get to the 50-yard line in a football game during the drive.

DraftKings Sportsbook in IA

DraftKings also has one of the highest market shares in Iowa. They’re very innovative, and the app has so many different features. You’ll even find a social spot in the app to connect with friends and followers and send out your bets so others can tail you.

DraftKings also has a rewards program called Dynasty Rewards, which is similar to Caesars but slightly less hyped.

You’ll also find many promotions for existing customers and plenty of betting types, leagues, and competitive odds. Sometimes, the vig will be a bit high at DraftKings, but you’ll always be able to head over to DraftKings and find a bet you’re looking for (as long as it exists).

Circa Sports isn’t in very many states. But it’s in Iowa!

Circa Sports doesn’t have a sign-up welcome bonus. Instead, the sportsbook feels like the tight lines offered and the value per odds on the app speak for itself.

While many sportsbooks are in the news for bad practices, Circa Sports isn’t. They know how to run a business and give high limits, even to sharp bettors. They’re one of the most fair sportsbooks in the world.

The downsides are limiting banking methods and fewer betting types. However, with fewer betting types, Circa can be sharper with the moneylines, totals, and spread lines.

Sporttrade in IA

Sporttrade doesn’t get enough love. It’s one of the country’s most innovative sports betting platforms and needs to be discussed.

Sporttrade is a betting exchange regulated in Iowa. It resembles buying and selling stocks; the bookmaker only charges a small commission on your bets. They can also have tight lines and provide player props in the exchange, which is very difficult to do. They do it very well, though.

In addition, the betting exchange has alternative lines and even allows live betting on player props on the exchange.

You can even request your own lines at the sportsbook and hope someone picks it up. Once locked into a wager, you can sell your bets for another price correlated to the odds in real-time if someone is willing to buy it.

If you don’t have Sporttrade yet, get on it!

Legality of Sports Betting in Iowa

Residents in Iowa originally had to go to Iowa casinos to sports bet when it was legalized in 2019. However, by 2021, Iowa allowed online mobile sports betting.

Legal & Authorized Sportsbooks in Iowa

Here are the more popular sportsbooks in Iowa and some information.

Sportsbook	Mobile App	Year Licensed	Sportsbook Provider	Bonus Bets	Welcome Bonus
Fanatics	Android / iOS	2023	Fanatics Inc	Yes	OFFER
FanDuel	Android / iOS	2020	Flutter Entertainment plc	Yes	OFFER
Caesars	Android / iOS	2021	Caesars Entertaiment Inc	Yes	OFFER
DraftKings	Android / iOS	2020	DraftKings Inc	Yes	OFFER
BetMGM	Android / iOS	2021	MGM Resorts International/ Entertain plc	Yes	OFFER
ESPN Bet	Android / iOS	2023	Penn Entertainment	Yes	OFFER
Bet365	Android / iOS	2020	Bet365 Group LTD	Yes	OFFER
Cira Sports	Android / iOS	2023	Stadium Technology Group	No
Sporttrade	Android / iOS	2024		Yes	OFFER

How to Use Mobile to Place a Bet in Iowa

When you’re located in Iowa, pick up your mobile phone and download the app you’d like to use to make a sports bet. Once you download the app, make an account and deposit funds into the account.

When the account is funded, read about the welcome bonus for the select app and do as it says to take advantage of the promotion.

Once you’ve got that out of the way, scroll through the various leagues and bet types and find the bet you’d like to place. Once you find the wager, tap the odds of the wager and then type in the amount of money you’d like to put on the bet.

After double-checking your bet size, click submit and sweat out your bet.

Available Betting Markets in IA

There are no restrictions on which teams you can bet on in Iowa. While not every state allows in-state betting for college teams, Iowa does.

That means, in Iowa, you can bet on the Hawkeyes and Cyclones in the parking lot before a game. Not all states can say that. For example, New Jersey does not allow bettors to wager on Rutgers or Seton Hall. So, being able to wager on all Iowa college teams is a major win for the state.

Banking and Payment Options Available in Iowa

These are the most popular deposit and withdrawal banking methods in Iowa.

Debit/Credit Card
Apple Pay
PayPal
Instant Bank Transfer
Venmo
Play+ Card
Cash At Casino

IA Mobile Sports Betting

Iowa provides many opportunities for sports betting. There are many welcome offers, and the number of sportsbooks is super appealing. In addition, not all sportsbooks are the same. Some have the best odds and value, while others are known for their market share and interface.

Iowa has it all. And that’s important because the more sportsbooks and lines available, the more likely you’ll be to profit in the long term.

You can’t just select any bet and hope to win long-term. However, if you line-shop all 14 sportsbooks and find the best lines for the wagers you want, you’ll earn more profit over time. It’s an excellent strategy if you want to make some income on the side.

Betting on sports is already complicated. Not many can profit long-term. But by having so many sportsbooks, you can make better judgments and educated bets based on all of the markets in the state.

Legal U.S. sports betting states

These are the states where sports betting is legal in the U.S.:

Best Odds and Betting Tips

For the latest news, tips, and betting picks, check out SportsGrid.com. We provide expert insights to help you maximize your betting profits in Iowa.

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