Sports betting in Iowa: sportsbooks and exchanges available
Updated
Iowa has 5 of the 6 sportsbooks SlateProof tracks (DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Fanatics and BetRivers) and lists 4 of the 4 exchanges, and 1 of them is contested. That counts the ten venues we track, not every licensed operator.
- Tracked sportsbooks
- 5 of 6
- Tracked exchanges
- 4 of 4
- Contested exchanges
- Kalshi
- Minimum age
- 18+ to 21+, by venue (see the tables)
- Regulator
- Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
- Availability checked
- October 5, 2026
- Next recheck due
- October 16, 2026
- State facts checked
- October 6, 2026
What does Iowa law say about sports betting?
Legal statewide at licensed casino sportsbooks and online. The Commission's history page says retail sportsbooks and online wagering platforms began operating in Iowa on 2019-08-15. Source: Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission - Commission History, checked October 6, 2026.
- Regulator. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission regulates sports wagering in Iowa. A 2019 law authorized sports betting under the Commission's regulation, and the Commission's sports wagering rules are in Iowa Administrative Code chapter 491-13. Source: Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission - Commission History, checked October 6, 2026.
- Minimum age. The minimum age to place a sports wager in Iowa is 21. Commission rule 491-13.2(3) says wagers may only be made by persons 21 years of age or older, and the rules define an eligible bettor as someone located within Iowa. Source: Iowa Administrative Code 491-13 (Racing and Gaming Commission, Sports Wagering), checked October 6, 2026.
- In-person and tribal rules. Before 2021-01-01 an Iowa online sports account had to be opened in person with a licensee. Under current rule 491-13.5(2), an account may be set up through on-site registration or through remote registration. Source: Iowa Administrative Code 491-13 (Racing and Gaming Commission, Sports Wagering), checked October 6, 2026.
Which sportsbooks can I use in Iowa?
5 of the 6 tracked sportsbooks operate in Iowa; Hard Rock Bet does not.
| Sportsbook | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| FanDuel | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetMGM | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Fanatics | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| BetRivers | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| Hard Rock Bet | Not available | n/a | Not listed in our availability data. |
Are prediction markets and exchanges available in Iowa?
4 of the 4 tracked exchanges list sports contracts in Iowa, and 1 is contested: a ruling, cease-and-desist or lawsuit is pending. That is not a verdict that they are legal or illegal here.
| Exchange | Status | Minimum age | What differs in Iowa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Contested | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Polymarket US | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
| Novig | Available | 21+ | No state-specific note. |
| ProphetX | Available | 18+ | No state-specific note. |
Status is from our availability data; the dated actions below can be newer.
What courts and officials have done about exchanges in Iowa
- On Sept. 8, 2026, U.S. District Judge Stephen Locher denied Kalshi's request for a preliminary injunction against Iowa's attorney general and gaming commission, finding it unlikely to show federal law preempts Iowa gambling law. Kalshi had sued in March 2026 before any state enforcement; the case continues. Source: BettingNews, checked October 6, 2026.
Contested states are due for a recheck by October 16, 2026. See the prediction-markets guide for how exchanges differ from sportsbooks.
Which sign-up offers and promotions apply in Iowa?
The catalog lists 9 sign-up offers that apply in Iowa.
| Venue | Offer | Ends | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | DraftKings: bet $5, get $150 in bonus bets | Ends October 18, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| FanDuel | FanDuel: bet $5 a day for 5 days, get $50 in bonus bets each day | Ends October 12, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetMGM | BetMGM: first bet back up to $1,500 in bonus bets | Ends November 1, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Fanatics: up to $100 FanCash a day for 10 days | Ends December 2, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| BetRivers | BetRivers: first bet back up to $100 in bonus bets (state variant) | Ends December 31, 2026 | October 6, 2026 |
| Kalshi | Kalshi: trade $25, get a trading credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Polymarket US | Polymarket US: deposit $10, get a $25 credit (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| Novig | Novig: deposit $10, get $50 in trade credits (minimum age 21) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
| ProphetX | ProphetX: trade $50, get $75 in incentive funds figures assumed (minimum age 18) | No end date stated | October 6, 2026 |
Existing-customer promotions at the sportsbooks here
| Sportsbook | Promotion kinds SlateProof prices | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | Early-win token (1), Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| FanDuel | Early-win token (2), Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), Bonus bet (1), No-sweat or refund token (1) | October 5, 2026 |
| BetMGM | Profit boost (1), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| Fanatics | Profit boost (4), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
| BetRivers | Profit boost (2), Parlay boost (1), No-sweat or refund token (1), Bonus bet (1) | October 6, 2026 |
“Assumed” marks our own typical value. Offers differ by account; the app’s offer counts. See the sign-up offers guide.
What can SlateProof do for you in Iowa?
With 5 sportsbooks and 4 exchanges here, the dashboard scans 36 pairs of venues for arbitrage: 10 between sportsbooks, 20 between a sportsbook and an exchange and 6 between exchanges.
- A bonus bet or boost can be hedged at another sportsbook or at an exchange here, within the accounts you hold.
- Kalshi is contested here: confirm in the app that you can open and fund an account first.
Choose Iowa in “Where you bet”
Where can I get help with gambling in Iowa?
Call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, or chat at ncpgambling.org.
- The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission runs a voluntary self-exclusion program covering casinos, racetracks, sports wagering and fantasy sports operators. Enroll by mail, at the Commission's Des Moines office, at a licensed casino or racetrack, or at a gambling treatment agency. Source: Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission - Self-Exclusion Program Overview, checked October 6, 2026.
See also the responsible gambling page.