Sports gambling revenue up
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Iowa casinos saw a 1.3% revenue rise to $1.7B, with sports gambling revenue growing significantly, driven partly by World Cup soccer betting.Summary
Iowa Racing and Gaming Administrator Tina Eick reported that revenue at the state's 19 casinos increased slightly for the fiscal year ending June 2026, with notable growth in sports gambling. She noted that one sport continues to drive sports betting activity, and that the early part of the World Cup soccer tournament, which began before the fiscal year ended, contributed to new betting interest. Total casino revenue for FY 2026 reached $1.7 billion, a 1.3% increase over FY 2025, while total sports betting revenue amounted to nearly $285 million. The information was sourced from KJAN radio station in Atlantic, Iowa, dated August 1, 2026.
(Source：Kjan)