Iowa's online sportsbooks took $276.1 million in bets in September 2026, and about 43% of it went through DraftKings, per Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission figures. This page ranks the best Iowa sportsbooks and Iowa betting apps licensed by the state.
FanDuel is our top pick for its daily bonus bets and same-game parlays. DraftKings is second, as the state's biggest book with Dynasty Rewards for regular bettors. BetRivers is third, with a loyalty program built around player levels and a Bonus Store.
The highlighted Iowa sportsbook promo is FanDuel's Bet $5, Get $350 in Bonus Bets, paid as $50 a day for 7 days. Below you'll also find every promo code we checked, the laws and restrictions, a timeline of legal betting, and the Hawkeyes, Cyclones and Drake games coming up.
You must be 21 and physically in Iowa to bet. You don't need to live here. Enjoy!
Our top 4 Iowa sportsbooks, ranked on welcome offer value, everyday features, app quality and how they treat bettors.
FanDuel's Iowa app runs through Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque, which handled more online bets than any other Iowa casino in September 2026. The welcome offer pays out daily for a week, which suits a Hawkeyes Saturday and an NFL Sunday.
21+. Iowa only. New customers. Bet $5 a day to get $50 in bonus bets for 7 days. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Terms apply. 1-800-BETS OFF.
DraftKings took $117.6 million in Iowa online bets in September 2026, more than any other app. It also runs the retail sportsbooks at the three Wild Rose casinos in Clinton, Emmetsburg and Jefferson.
21+. Iowa only. New customers. $5+ first bet. $200 in bonus bets paid as $50 every 7 days. Bonus bets expire 7 days after issue. Offer ends Nov 29, 2026. Terms apply. 1-800-BETS OFF.
BetRivers arrived in January 2021, the month Iowans could first sign up without visiting a casino. The Iowa welcome offer refunds a losing first bet with a bonus bet of up to $100.
21+. Iowa only. New customers. If your first bet loses, you get a bonus bet back, up to $100. Terms apply. 1-800-BETS OFF.
Iowa became bet365's fifth US state on June 5, 2023, through Casino Queen in Marquette, now Bally's Marquette. A $10 first bet earns $200 in bonus bets whether it wins or loses.
21+. Iowa only. New customers. $10 min deposit and $10 qualifying bet at odds of -500 or longer. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Terms apply. 1-800-BETS OFF.
Also licensed in Iowa: Caesars Sportsbook, BetMGM, Fanatics Sportsbook, theScore Bet, Circa Sports, Bally Bet, Q Sportsbook, Sporttrade.
Every new-customer offer we could confirm for Iowa this month, side by side. None of them needs a promo code. Just sign up through the link. Iowa law bans credit card deposits, so fund your account with a debit card, online banking or a prepaid card.
| Sportsbook | Welcome offer | Promo Code | Key terms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FanDuel Sportsbook | Bet $5, Get $350 in Bonus Bets ($50 a day for 7 days) | Not needed | $50 a day for 7 days when you bet $5+ that day | Claim |
| DraftKings Sportsbook | Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets + 3 Months of NBA League Pass | Not needed | $50 every 7 days over 21 days | Claim |
| BetRivers Sportsbook | Second Chance Bet up to $100 | Not needed | Losing first bet refunded as a bonus bet, up to $100 | Claim |
| bet365 | Bet $10, Get $200 in Bonus Bets, Win or Lose | Not needed | $10 deposit; odds -500 or longer | Claim |
| Caesars Sportsbook | Bet $1, Double Your Winnings 10x (ten 100% Profit Boosts) | Not needed | Each boost covers a stake up to $25; 14 days to use | Claim |
21+. Iowa only. New customers. Offers checked October 2026 and can change at any time. Always read the full terms. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-BETS OFF.
FanDuel went live online in Iowa in September 2020, its seventh state, through Boyd Gaming's Diamond Jo Casino in Dubuque. At first you had to register in person at a Diamond Jo casino before betting on your phone. That rule ended on January 1, 2021.
It's Iowa's second-biggest app. FanDuel took about 28% of Iowa online handle in September 2026, $78.3 million of $276.1 million, per Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission figures. New customers get Bet $5, Get $350 in Bonus Bets ($50 a day for 7 days). No Promo Code is needed.
You can bet moneylines, spreads, totals, parlays, same-game parlays, props, futures and live in-game markets on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, golf, tennis and UFC. Bet Protect adds injury protection on eligible NFL, NBA and WNBA player props. Hawkeyes and Cyclones games are on the board for game lines only, since props on Iowa college athletes are banned.
DraftKings opened retail sportsbooks at the three Wild Rose casinos in Clinton, Emmetsburg and Jefferson in fall 2019, then launched its Iowa app in February 2020. Wild Rose is still its license partner.
It's the biggest online sportsbook in Iowa. DraftKings took $117.6 million in September 2026, about 43% of the state's online handle, per Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission figures. The welcome offer is Bet $5, Get $200 in Bonus Bets + 3 Months of NBA League Pass, with the bonus bets paid as $50 every 7 days. No Promo Code is needed.
Regular bettors earn Crowns through Dynasty Rewards. The app covers moneylines, spreads, totals, parlays, same-game parlays, props, futures and live betting on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, soccer, golf, tennis and UFC. You can back Iowa State against Kansas State on November 28, but not a Cyclones player prop.
BetRivers launched in Iowa in January 2021, the month Iowans could first sign up from their phones instead of at a casino. Rush Street Interactive runs it with Wild Rose Jefferson and Wild Rose Clinton.
It's a small player here. BetRivers took $1.8 million in September 2026, under 1% of Iowa online handle, per Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission figures. The welcome offer is a Second Chance Bet up to $100. If your first bet loses, you get a bonus bet back. No Promo Code is needed.
The draw for regular bettors is the loyalty program, with player levels and a Bonus Store. Markets include moneylines, spreads, totals, parlays, same-game parlays, props, futures and live betting on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer and golf. You can bet the spread on Iowa vs Wisconsin on October 31, but not a Hawkeyes player prop.
bet365 went live in Iowa on June 5, 2023, its fifth US state. It took the online slot at Casino Queen Marquette, which had been retail-only since Fubo's sportsbook shut in 2022. The casino was renamed Bally's Marquette in February 2026.
bet365 took $15.6 million in September 2026, about 6% of Iowa online handle, per Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission figures. New customers get Bet $10, Get $200 in Bonus Bets, Win or Lose. The qualifying bet needs odds of -500 or longer. No Promo Code is needed.
Its strength is in-play betting, along with its Early Payout offer. You'll find moneylines, spreads, totals, parlays, same-game parlays, props, futures and live markets on the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, tennis, golf and UFC. Cy-Hawk basketball on December 10 is open for game lines, not player props.
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed SF 617 in May 2019, and the first legal bets were placed on August 15, 2019. The rules are short, but a few catch people out. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission licenses and regulates every sportsbook below.
Iowa law says no one under 21 may make or attempt a wager, online or at a casino sportsbook.
Until January 1, 2021, you had to open your account in person at a casino. Now you can sign up in the app, but you must be physically in Iowa to bet. Visitors can bet too.
Game lines on the Hawkeyes, Cyclones, Drake and UNI are fine. Player props and head-to-heads are banned for athletes from Iowa colleges and for any college game an Iowa team plays in.
Iowa Code 99F.9 bars sportsbooks from accepting credit cards. Use a debit card, online banking or a prepaid card.
Sportsbooks pay 6.75% of net receipts into the state's sports wagering receipts fund. That came to $19.2 million in FY2025-26, and $8 million a year now goes to public safety equipment.
The IRGC program covers every Iowa casino, racetrack and sportsbook app. Sign up by mail, at the IRGC office in Des Moines or at any Iowa casino. Help is available at 1-800-BETS OFF.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| May 13, 2019 | Gov. Kim Reynolds signs SF 617, legalizing sports betting and fantasy sports at a 6.75% tax. |
| Aug 15, 2019 | The first legal sports bets are placed in Iowa. William Hill runs the book at Prairie Meadows. |
| Feb 2020 | DraftKings launches its Iowa app, tied to the Wild Rose casinos. |
| Sept 2020 | FanDuel goes live online through Diamond Jo, its seventh state. |
| Jan 1, 2021 | In-person registration ends. Iowans can now sign up from their phones. BetRivers launches the same month. |
| June 5, 2023 | bet365 launches through Casino Queen Marquette, its fifth US state. |
| July 1, 2025 | The sports wagering fund starts sending $8 million a year to public safety equipment. |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Casino Queen Marquette is renamed Bally's Marquette. |
| June 30, 2026 | Fiscal year 2025-26 ends with $2.87 billion bet and $284.5 million in net receipts, up from $240.1 million a year earlier. |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Bally Bet moves its Iowa online license to Bally's Marquette. |
Iowans bet $2.87 billion in FY2025-26, and about 95% of it went through apps. With no major pro teams in the state, college sports carry the local action, and Google Trends data has put the Green Bay Packers as Iowa's most-searched NFL team.
5-1 so far in 2026, including a 16-13 Cy-Hawk win over Iowa State and a 20-19 win at No. 18 Michigan.
3-3 in 2026 after a 45-42 shootout win over West Virginia. Game lines only, no player props.
A No. 9 seed that reached the 2026 Elite Eight, beating top seed Florida, in Ben McCollum's first season.
29-8 and a No. 2 seed last season, ending in a Sweet 16 loss to Tennessee. Hilton Coliseum, Ames.
The 2026-27 season tips off on Nov. 4 at the Knapp Center in Des Moines. You can bet Drake game lines, but not player props.
Des Moines has Triple-A baseball at Principal Park and the Timberwolves' G League affiliate. Iowa's approved wagers list leaves out developmental leagues, so you can't bet on their games.
| Date | Game | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2026 | Iowa Hawkeyes at Minnesota | Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Iowa Hawkeyes vs Wisconsin | Iowa City |
| Nov 13, 2026 | Drake Bulldogs vs South Dakota (basketball) | Knapp Center, Des Moines |
| Nov 27, 2026 | Iowa Hawkeyes vs Nebraska | Iowa City |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Iowa State Cyclones vs Kansas State (Senior Day) | Ames |
| Dec 10, 2026 | Cy-Hawk basketball: Iowa State at Iowa | Iowa City |
NASCAR's July 4 Cup race at Iowa Speedway is the state's headline betting event in 2027. Just across the Mississippi, the PGA Tour's John Deere Classic runs June 28 to July 4 at TPC Deere Run in the Quad Cities. Iowa sportsbooks also let you bet on in-state college teams, so Hawkeyes and Cyclones games sit alongside national events like Super Bowl LXI on Feb. 14, the men's Final Four on April 3 and 5, and the Kentucky Derby on May 1.
We check Iowa laws, licences and dates against these official sources.