Best sportsbooks in Iowa
Every sportsbook live in Iowa, ordered by the price you get — not by promo size or what a book pays us.
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BetRivers
iRush rewards; competitive on niche markets.
Sharper than DK/FD · Quieter on limits
- Gap between sides
- 18¢
- Price quality
- 3/5
DraftKings
High limits in regulated states; payout times 1–5 business days.
Huge market depth · Same-game parlays · Promos for new users
- Gap between sides
- 22¢
- Price quality
- 2/5
FanDuel
Fast cash-out, instant withdrawals via PayPal in most states.
Best UI · Generous SGP boosts · Fast payouts
- Gap between sides
- 22¢
- Price quality
- 2/5
BetMGM
MGM rewards integration; payout in 3–5 days.
MGM loyalty cross-over · Wide prop menu
- Gap between sides
- 24¢
- Price quality
- 2/5
Caesars
Caesars Rewards tie-in; standard 1–5 day payouts.
Odds boosts · Rewards program
- Gap between sides
- 24¢
- Price quality
- 2/5
ESPN BET
Standard Penn payouts.
Brand integration · Promos
- Gap between sides
- 24¢
- Price quality
- 2/5
Sports betting in Iowa
Iowa has the lowest tax rate among major mobile sports betting states at 6.75%, with all national brands live.
- Online betting
- Live
- In-person betting
- Live
- Minimum age
- 21+
- State tax on sportsbook revenue
- 6.75%
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See all legal states →Common questions about betting in Iowa
Is online sports betting legal in Iowa?
Yes — Iowa has legal, regulated mobile sports betting. Minimum age: 21+. Iowa has the lowest tax rate among major mobile sports betting states at 6.75%, with all national brands live.
Which sportsbooks are live in Iowa?
DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN BET, Fanatics, BetRivers, Hard Rock Bet are currently live in Iowa.
How does Parlae rank sportsbooks?
By price quality — how close a book prices to the fair price once its margin is removed — and by how far apart it prices the two sides. Not by promo size or what they pay us. The book pricing closest to fair is the one that leaves you the most over time.
What's the legal minimum betting age in Iowa?
21+. Some retail/tribal venues may differ; check the operator.
What's the state tax rate on sportsbook revenue?
6.75% of adjusted gross revenue. Tax rates don't affect player odds directly but do influence which operators choose to enter the market.
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