Gambling and Sports Betting News Wire - August 15 2019
Here are today's headlines in the world of gambling and sports betting as they happen - Thursday August 15, 2019.
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Extensive Coverage of Iowa Sports Betting Kickoff Today - All Day
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony as Iowa Sports Betting Launches
Sports betting is officially legal in Iowa. Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Andre Dawson made the first ceremonial bet at the Isle Casino in Waterloo. pic.twitter.com/qdIWpQqnH7
— Taylor Holt (@TaylorHoltTV) August 15, 2019
Scenes From Iowa Sports Betting...And We're Off
Iowa opening sports betting in 10 mins. @IsleCasinoBT pic.twitter.com/Q5qMyUaNi1
— Rodney (@KnuppelRodney) August 15, 2019
LIVE: Prairie Meadows opens sportsbook on Iowa’s first day of legalized sports betting https://t.co/dbQCbFg2KV
— We Are Iowa Local 5 (@weareiowa5news) August 15, 2019
These Books Open for Business in Iowa Thursday
Iowa Sports Betting Is Live Today! Here’s Where You Can Place Your Bets via @TheLinesUShttps://t.co/2cqVfW6PHu
— Marc (@MeltzVegas) August 15, 2019
Iowa Sports Betting Could Rival Nevada in Handle
From PlayIA.com: “Once the Iowa market reaches maturity, its potential is on par with what Nevada is today,” said Dustin Gouker, lead analyst for PlayIA.com. “That means a handle that will exceed $4bn a year, and perhaps approach $5bn. And as we have seen with the success of the early adopters of legal sports betting, such as New Jersey, the state should reap millions in tax revenue.”
Video Purportedly Shows McGregor Hitting Man at Bar
Iowa Casinos Preparing Measures to Prevent Underage Gamblers
Casinos preparing measures to prevent underage sports betting https://t.co/rK5WfA8yoM
— Sue Schneider (@SuziQSchneider) August 14, 2019
Iowa Sports Betting Ribbon Cutting at Noon
Sports betting comes to two Iowa casinos at Noon Thursday: You will be able to place bets at Rhythm City Casino in Davenport and The Isle Casino in Bettendorf.
"There's really nowhere else in the Midwest where you can get a sports wager in," William Hill Vice President of Marketing Michael Grodsky said. "This is really the sports betting capital of the Midwest, so it's fantastic."
The Isle Casino in Bettendorf will hold a ribbon cutting on August 15, 2019 at noon (which is 1 pm ET). Mayor of Bettendorf, Robert Gallagher, will place the first bet. It is not known what that bet will be. The sports book counter will open right after the first bet is placed.
"Talking about Bettendorf, you can tell its going to be quit the hub when we come time for The Super Bowl, March Madness, and even to start off the NFL regular season," Grodsky said. "You're going to have folks from all over the region coming in here, because it's now legal."
Our Free Picks Record August 15
2019 MLB Record: 23-15-2 (60.5%) - No Plays Over -160
2018-19 College Basketball Record: 12-9 (57.1%)
2018-19 NBA Record: 7-5 (58%)
2018 MLB Record: 45-35 (56.2%)
2018 NBA Record: 12-4-1 (75%)
