Is PrizePicks Legal in Iowa?

Is PrizePicks Legal in Iowa?

PrizePicks is unavailable in the state of Iowa.  Betting is available through various state-regulated apps, offshores and the 'ol reliable local bookies.  Sites like BetUS offer a more extensive real money player prop menu for gamblers 18 and up.

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Barstool Sports 'Can’t Lose Parlays' Can Lose...And Mass Regulators Aren't Laughing

Barstool Sports 'Can’t Lose Parlays' Can Lose...And Mass Regulators Are Pissed

The promo was meant to be a joke but Barstools parent company Penn National forced to pull it.

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Architect of US Legal Sports Betting Ray Lesniak Mulls Congressional Bid

He sits down with Gambling911's Thomas Somach to discuss future plans.  "I’ve done what needed to get done to bring legalized sports betting and Internet gaming to America."

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Bookies Are 'Shaking in Their Boots' Over New Sports Betting Predictive Model Rithmm

Bookies Are 'Shaking in Their Boots' Over New Sports Betting Predictive Model Rithmm

It employs AI courtesy of the majority female-founded Boston-based MIT-originated startup with roots in DraftKings.  The AI model is said to utilize customized personal information algorithms in order to analyze betting strategies.

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New Online Poker Site 4Poker Launches: Accused Cheat, 'Cult Leader' Behind Company

New Online Poker Site 4Poker Launches: Accused Cheat, 'Cult Leader' Behind Company

All-Time Poker Money Leader Bryn Kenney would later go on to deny the allegations against him that included having the ability to view another player's horse's screen while they were playing online poker. 

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North Carolina Will Try Again to Pass Sports Mobile Betting Bill

North Carolina Will Try Again to Pass Sports Mobile Betting Bill

House Bill 347, filed by Rep. Jason Saine of Lincoln County, would allow for wagering to begin on January 1. 2024.

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Penn National Sets Up Unusual Betting Policy for Barstool Sports Big Personalities

Portnoy has no intention of keeping quiet about the new Barstool Sports betting site management and isn't afraid to show his big wagers.

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ICE London 2023: Safer Gambling Using the Blockchain

CoinGeek’s Becky Liggero is back at the ICE London to check out the most ground-breaking technology and B2B solutions that exist within the gambling space today, particularly those that are powered by blockchain.

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New York Casino Contracts 'Petri Dish of Corruption'

One lobbyist said his client wants to turn part of a Saks Fifth Avenue flagship store into “‘a James Bond-type of Casino Royale".

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This is How Much Money is Expected to be Bet on 2023 March Madness

This is How Much Money is Expected to be Bet on 2023 March Madness

A quarter of all American adults (68 million) plan to wager $15.5 billion on this year’s NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament.

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Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Whatever Happened to Josh Cartu, Rome Casino?

Financial whistle blowing site claims associates arrested as social media platform quiet on former Rome Casino "manager"-turned social media influencer's birthday.  Plus we follow up on the Sonny Meraban case with the raid caught live by a Gambling911 camera crew.

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iGaming NEXT a Huge Hit in NYC This Week

iGaming NEXT a Huge Hit in NYC This Week

Gambling911.com is here in the Big Apple as one of the more prestigious gaming events of the year is taking place here, iGamingNEXT.  This is widely considered among the best B2B networking events. 

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WWE Betting in US Regulated Markets Would Benefit the Offshores Too

WWE Betting in US Regulated Markets Would Benefit the Offshores Too

Reports surfaced that the WWE has reached out to Ernst & Young to ensure "scripted" match results remain a secret.

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Georgia Lawmakers Nix Legal Sports Betting

Georgia Lawmakers Nix Legal Sports Betting

The state Senate on Monday rejected a constitutional amendment that would have allowed voters to decide whether to legalize sports gambling.  The House never consider any legislation.

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Comparing US Regulated Sports Betting to Offshore: The Pros and Cons Might Surprise You

Comparing US Regulated Sports Betting to Offshore

Nevada sportsbooks are running on outdated technology, as evidenced by Caesars going down during much of the Super Bowl in that state. And US regulated sportsbooks payment options are not all that's cracked up to be.

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PointsBet CCO Reflects on Demise of Monkey Knife Fight Platform He Helped to Build

PointsBet CCO Reflects on Demise of Monkey Knife Fight Platform He Helped to Build

"I think I'll need some time to fully unpack my feelings but one thing will never change: my undying love (yes love) for all the MKF'ers I had the great fortune to work with and all the incredible partners we collaborated with along the way."

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Utilizing Blockchain for Safer Gambling, OH Sports Director Fired for Promoting Betting Apps

In today's gambling and crypto roundup, CoinGeek's intrepid reporter Becky Liggero Fontana talks utilizing blockchain for safer gambling with Bitboss founder Matt Dickson.  Plus, an Ohio sports director has just been canned for using Twitter to promote DraftKings, FanDuel and other sports betting apps.

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Bitcoin ATM Founder Sonny Meraban Indicted Following Raid Captured on Video by Gambling911

More indictments to be announced Thursday afternoon.

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Unusual Betting Reporter for Survivor Season 44

Unusual Betting Reporter for Survivor Season 44

Yamil "Yam Yam" Arocho started the day Wednesday with 12-1 odds to win Survivor Season 44. But a flurry of money came in on Yam Yam, and now he's the favorite with 3-1 odds by Wednesday night.

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Monkey Knife Fight Website Shut Down

Monkey Knife Fight Website Shut Down

Parent company Bally's slashes the popular DFS website as incoming CEO called the acquisition, made just two years ago, "a mistake".

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Combat IQ Set to Take Over the Combat Sports World

Combat IQ Set to Take Over the Combat Sports World

When Lars Rosenberg, founder of FightClubCasino, shockingly passed away while in London attending this year's ICE gaming conference, it became immediately obvious the imprint he left on the industry and the void he left behind.

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Odds Favor Bill Maher Taking Over Coveted 9 pm ET CNN Timeslot

Odds Favor Bill Maher Taking Over Coveted 9 pm ET CNN Timeslot

On Tuesday February 28, CNN began heavily touting a one-on-one interview between Maher and host Jake Tapper airing during the 9 pm ET hour that evening.

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PointsBet Share Price Tanks on $178m First-Half Loss

PointsBet Share Price Tumbles on $178m First-Half Loss

The company reported a gross win margin falling 2.6 percentage points to 8.3%.

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CoinGeek: Judges Rejecting Claims Victims Have No Recourse From Crypto Criminals

CoinGeek: Judges Rejecting Belief Victims of Crypto Criminals Have No Recourse

In his latest report, Stadbrooke cites District Judge Kenneth Marra ruling that the ‘The Ren Project’ is in civil contempt after it failed to reply to a ‘show good cause’ court order in a class action suit brought by customers of the defunct Cryptsy digital asset exchange.

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Jake Paul Introducing Young People to Sports Betting Through YouTube, BetR Integration Claim Critics

Jake Paul Introducing Young People to Sports Betting Through YouTube, BetR Integration Claim Critics

Paul's followers are in the millions and a significant number of them are under the age of 21.

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Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Fight Fills Void Between Super Bowl and March Madness

Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury Fight Fills Void Between Super Bowl and March Madness

Record betting was anticipated for a day otherwise typically reserved for March Madness preparations.

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Is DraftKings Taking Bets on the Mayweather-Chalmers Fight?

Is DraftKings Taking Bets on the Mayweather-Chalmers Fight?

It does not appear as if DraftKings will be offering odds on the Floyd Mayweather vs. Aaron Chalmers exhibition fight this Saturday February 25.  Most of the state-based books do not take bets on exhibition fights. 

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Sports Betting Expansion in Washington State Quashed

Sports Betting Expansion in Washington State Quashed

Plus Caesars anticipates sports betting profit in 2023.  Wishful thinking?

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Minnesota is a Case Study in Why Sports Betting Bills Can't Pass in Some States

Minnesota is a Case Study in Why Sports Betting Bills Can't Pass in Some States

And don't think for a second that the Poarch Band of Creek Indians buying up of Magic Casino in Florida means legalized sports betting is coming to Florida now....it's not.

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Crickex Apps Download - Free Download Apps for Android and iOS Devices

Crickex Apps download are exactly for you if you want to place winning bets and play casino games anytime, anywhere. It has a user-friendly interface and great functionality. 

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Can't Play With Kalshi From Washington State - WTF?

Can't Play With Kalshi From Washington State - WTF?

Judge John McHale of the King County Superior Court said the state showed "a likelihood of actual and substantial injury ​to Washington consumers from illegal gambling activities" if no injunction (against Kalshi) were issued.
Top Gambling News Stories for Tuesday July 21, 2026

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LeBron James Next Team Odds - Philadelphia 76ers

LeBron James Next Team Odds - Philadelphia 76ers

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Manhattan Beach California Attorney Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Client Settlement Money to Fuel Gambling Addiction

Manhattan Beach California Attorney Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Client Settlement Money to Fuel Gambling Addiction

Manhattan Beach attorney Sergio Valdovinos plead guilty to three counts of grand theft by embezzlement and one felony count of insufficient checking funds.