Iowa Starts Online Sports Betting Without Physical Sign-up Rule

Iowa Starts Online Sports Betting Without Physical Registration Rule

The Hawkeye State legalized sports betting in August 2019, but with one major stipulation regarding the new registrants. Anyone who was about to begin their sports wagering career had to sign up for a new betting account in person at a brick-and-mortar casino/sportsbook.

Such a rule is no longer in force, though. As of January 1^st, 2021, every adult within Iowa border lines can register a new betting account, deposit, and place wagers from the comfort of their homes without the need for physically visiting the operator’s retail location. Such a significant shift will make sports betting much more accessible for Iowans. The shift in registration requirements comes partially due to the coronavirus outbreak, which has seen many of America’s casinos shut down for prolonged periods.

An Increased Range of Betting Options for Iowans

Iowa residents now have a much wider portfolio of options as more sportsbooks are about to join the ever-growing market in the Hawkeye State. The list of sports betting operators at betting-friendly websites like BettingBilly will thus be enriched by numerous newcomers. BetRivers online sportsbooks have already entered this state’s market in conjunction with the introduction of remote registrations. 888Sports will quickly follow and we are likely going to have more than 20 fully safe and legal online betting hubs at the disposal of the Iowans. The likes of FanDuel, DraftKings, Unibet, William Hill, and PointsBet are all already there and we can only expect a massive rise in the number of their users following the new remote sign-ups law.

More Benefits for Sports Betting Aficionados in Iowa

A single law change has made a huge impact on the whole industry in the Hawkeye State. Not only will the local bettors have the luxury of registering and wagering from home, but they will be in for a series of other significant benefits. From now on, Iowans can shop for odds and lines between bountiful online sports betting operators on the back of the market growth. They will also be in for a much wider range of lucrative bonuses and promotions for both new and existing customers.

In general, the new remote registration represents a win-win situation for everyone. We already spoke about the perks the betting fans will get, but the revenue will also be increased drastically for the state. For example, Iowa accepted $87 million in bets in November 2020 only (a monthly-record) even though people had to visit physical casino/sportsbook locations to register. We are certainly about to witness more record-breaking numbers in the months to come.