Online sports betting in Iowa
10 licensed online sportsbooks took bets in Iowa as of 2026-08-17. 9 of the 11 venues covering the state limit accounts that win; Circa Sports, Kalshi do not.
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The law in Iowa
| As published | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| Online betting went live | 2019-08 | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| Minimum age | 21+ | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| State tax on sportsbook revenue | 6.75% | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| College player props | Restricted | source, read 2026-08-18 |
| Licensed retail sportsbooks | 19 | source, read 2026-08-18 |
Gambling law changes, and these were read once. Check the regulator before relying on any of it.
Where Iowa stands
6.75%22nd of 23
11 of 277th of 50 states
2 of 11Circa Sports, Kalshi
19licensed alongside
Tax confirmed in Iowa Code 99F.11. Player props on athletes from Iowa colleges are prohibited; other college wagering is allowed. Source, read 2026-08-18.
Every sportsbook covering Iowa
| Sportsbook | Type | Winning accounts |
|---|---|---|
| Circa Sports | Sharp | Never limits winners |
| Kalshi | Exchange | Never limits winners |
| Bally Bet | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| BetFred | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| BetMGM | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| Caesars | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| DraftKings | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| FanDuel | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| Fanatics | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| bet365 | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
| theScore Bet | Retail | Limits winning accounts |
What you cannot get in Iowa
BetRivers, Betly, Betr, Hard Rock Bet, Prime Sportsbook, Sports Bet Montana, Sportsbook Rhode Island, Sporttrade, SuperBook, Underdog Sports, WynnBET, betPARX — 12 books that operate elsewhere in the United States take no bets here.
Iowa sports betting FAQ
Which sportsbooks operate in Iowa?
Bally Bet, BetFred, BetMGM, Caesars, Circa Sports, DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics, Kalshi, bet365, theScore Bet — 11 in total, of which 10 are sportsbooks and 1 is a prediction market.
Which Iowa sportsbooks limit winning accounts?
9 of 11. Circa Sports, Kalshi do not.
What is not available in Iowa?
BetRivers, Betly, Betr, Hard Rock Bet, Prime Sportsbook, Sports Bet Montana, Sportsbook Rhode Island, Sporttrade, SuperBook, Underdog Sports, WynnBET, betPARX — 12 books that operate elsewhere in the US take no bets here.
Why the state you are in decides your edge →
Read 2026-08-17. Not legal advice.