Sports Betting in Iowa

Licensed Sportsbooks

State-licensed regulated sportsbooks. Operator tax rate: 6.75%. Online betting legal since August 2019.

DraftKings★ 4.9

Same-game parlaysDFS integration

FanDuel★ 4.8

Cash outLive in-play betting

BetMGM★ 4.8

Parlay builderCustom odds

Fanatics★ 4.8

FanCash rewardsFast signup

theScore★ 4.8

Integrated mediaStats-driven

BetRivers★ 4.8

Prop CentralEarly cashout

Bet365★ 4.8

40+ sportsEarly payouts

Caesars★ 4.7

Caesars RewardsProfit boosts

Bally Bet★ 4.7

Unified walletCasino integration

Circa Sports★ 4.7

Sharp linesNo-limit betting

Prediction Markets

Federally regulated by the CFTC. Trade event contracts on an exchange model — separate from state-licensed sportsbooks.

Kalshi★ 4.9

CFTC-regulatedSports event contractsLive trading

Polymarket US★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedFully collateralizedNo margin or leverage

Robinhood★ 4.7

Powered by Kalshi0% commissionSports contracts in most states

FanDuel Predicts★ 4.6

CFTC-regulatedAll 50 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

DraftKings Predictions★ 4.6

CFTC-regulated48 states + DCSports contracts in 17 states

Crypto.com Event Contracts★ 4.5

CFTC-regulated10 major sportsUSD + crypto deposits

ProphetX★ 4.7

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeSports-only contracts

Novig★ 4.8

CFTC-regulatedPeer-to-peer sports exchangeNo fee on pre-game trades

Sweepstakes Sportsbooks

Dual-currency social sportsbooks: play with free coins, or with a sweepstakes currency that can be redeemed for cash prizes where the operator's rules allow.

Fliff★ 4.6

Social sportsbookDual-currency (Fliff Coins + Cash)Mobile-first

Rebet★ 4.4

Social sportsbookDual-currencyMobile-first

Legal Status

Early market (2019). In-person registration requirement eliminated January 2021. $2.87B wagered in fiscal year 2026.

Online sports betting has been legal in Iowa since August 2019.

Tax Information

6.75% on gross gaming receipts — one of the lowest rates nationally.

College Betting Restrictions

College game bets allowed, including on Iowa schools. No player props on games involving an Iowa college team.

How DawBets Helps Iowa Bettors

DawBets compares odds across every sportsbook available in Iowa in real time. Instead of checking each app individually, see all prices side-by-side and always place your bet at the best available line.

Frequently asked questions