Iowa Online Sports Betting Revenue and Handle by Month
Iowa online sportsbooks produced $21.6M in gross gaming revenue in September 2026, up 5% from Sep 2025. Over the 12 months through Sep 2026, revenue totaled $264M on $2.76B in bets, a 9.6% hold, and the state collected $18.9M in tax. In the shared comparison window Sep 2025–Aug 2026, it ranked 16th largest of 25 states with monthly online sports betting revenue.
The highest month on record here is Nov 2025 ($29.8M). Monthly figures run from Aug 2019 to Sep 2026 and come from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC).
Aug 2019–Sep 2026 · Source: Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) · Iowa revenue
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| Month | Handle | Revenue (GGR) | Hold | State tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $276M | $21.6M | 7.8% | $1.6M |
| Aug 2026 | $178M | $16.0M | 9.0% | $1.2M |
| Jul 2026 | $173M | $16.8M | 9.7% | $1.2M |
| Jun 2026 | $177M | $15.5M | 8.8% | $1.1M |
| May 2026 | $181M | $19.6M | 10.8% | $1.4M |
| Apr 2026 | $201M | $20.8M | 10.4% | $1.5M |
| Mar 2026 | $253M | $23.0M | 9.1% | $1.7M |
| Feb 2026 | $203M | $19.4M | 9.6% | $1.3M |
| Jan 2026 | $248M | $26.3M | 10.6% | $1.9M |
| Dec 2025 | $262M | $28.1M | 10.7% | $2.0M |
| Nov 2025 | $303M | $29.8M | 9.8% | $2.1M |
| Oct 2025 | $302M | $26.8M | 8.9% | $1.9M |
| Sep 2025 | $272M | $20.6M | 7.6% | $1.5M |
| Aug 2025 | $172M | $19.7M | 11.4% | $1.5M |
| Jul 2025 | $139M | $16.4M | 11.8% | $1.2M |
| Jun 2025 | $159M | $18.4M | 11.6% | $1.3M |
| May 2025 | $191M | $18.9M | 9.9% | $1.4M |
| Apr 2025 | $204M | $18.5M | 9.1% | $1.3M |
| Mar 2025 | $268M | $15.1M | 5.6% | $1.1M |
| Feb 2025 | $204M | $20.9M | 10.3% | $1.4M |
| Jan 2025 | $269M | $25.5M | 9.5% | $1.8M |
| Dec 2024 | $273M | $13.8M | 5.1% | $924K |
| Nov 2024 | $294M | $27.3M | 9.3% | $2.0M |
| Oct 2024 | $275M | $17.8M | 6.5% | $1.2M |
| Sep 2024 | $252M | $24.5M | 9.7% | $1.9M |
| Aug 2024 | $156M | $13.0M | 8.4% | $1.1M |
| Jul 2024 | $131M | $12.9M | 9.9% | $936K |
| Jun 2024 | $137M | $11.9M | 8.7% | $843K |
| May 2024 | $169M | $14.9M | 8.8% | $1.1M |
| Apr 2024 | $197M | $15.7M | 8.0% | $1.1M |
| Mar 2024 | $252M | $16.5M | 6.6% | $1.2M |
| Feb 2024 | $204M | $13.8M | 6.8% | $937K |
| Jan 2024 | $238M | $20.5M | 8.6% | $1.5M |
| Dec 2023 | $258M | $23.6M | 9.1% | $1.8M |
| Nov 2023 | $266M | $12.6M | 4.7% | $954K |
| Oct 2023 | $232M | $21.2M | 9.1% | $1.6M |
| Sep 2023 | $222M | $20.9M | 9.4% | $1.6M |
| Aug 2023 | $132M | $11.6M | 8.8% | $912K |
| Jul 2023 | $101M | $10.1M | 10.0% | $714K |
| Jun 2023 | $109M | $10.3M | 9.4% | $703K |
| May 2023 | $135M | $15.0M | 11.1% | $1.1M |
| Apr 2023 | $158M | $13.4M | 8.5% | $959K |
| Mar 2023 | $209M | $17.5M | 8.4% | $1.3M |
| Feb 2023 | $176M | $12.5M | 7.1% | $790K |
| Jan 2023 | $208M | $15.3M | 7.4% | $1.1M |
| Dec 2022 | $207M | $17.6M | 8.5% | $1.4M |
| Nov 2022 | $223M | $3.9M | 1.7% | $1.2M |
| Oct 2022 | $213M | $16.4M | 7.7% | $1.3M |
| Sep 2022 | $178M | $21.2M | 11.9% | $1.7M |
| Aug 2022 | $110M | $11.7M | 10.6% | $970K |
| Jul 2022 | $98.4M | $10.1M | 10.3% | $754K |
| Jun 2022 | $112M | $6.2M | 5.6% | $447K |
| May 2022 | $134M | $11.6M | 8.6% | $851K |
| Apr 2022 | $161M | $11.6M | 7.2% | $838K |
| Mar 2022 | $208M | $12.6M | 6.0% | $958K |
| Feb 2022 | $195M | $8.0M | 4.1% | $594K |
| Jan 2022 | $276M | $12.0M | 4.4% | $965K |
| Dec 2021 | $242M | $11.9M | 4.9% | $958K |
| Nov 2021 | $261M | $17.0M | 6.5% | $2.1M |
| Oct 2021 | $255M | $7.8M | 3.1% | $427K |
| Sep 2021 | $192M | $6.9M | 3.6% | $513K |
| Aug 2021 | $96.7M | $5.5M | 5.7% | $487K |
| Jul 2021 | $78.9M | $7.1M | 9.0% | $479K |
| Jun 2021 | $95.1M | $6.4M | 6.7% | $569K |
| May 2021 | $99.9M | $4.8M | 4.8% | $414K |
| Apr 2021 | $105M | $6.7M | 6.4% | $521K |
| Mar 2021 | $139M | $10.3M | 7.4% | $908K |
| Feb 2021 | $125M | $6.0M | 4.8% | $520K |
| Jan 2021 | $121M | $8.4M | 7.0% | $766K |
| Dec 2020 | $78.1M | $4.6M | 5.9% | $509K |
| Nov 2020 | $62.4M | $5.3M | 8.5% | $550K |
| Oct 2020 | $56.9M | $6.4M | 11.2% | $613K |
| Sep 2020 | $50.0M | $2.7M | 5.4% | $349K |
| Aug 2020 | $35.0M | $1.6M | 4.7% | $202K |
| Jul 2020 | $17.8M | $1.3M | 7.5% | $152K |
| Jun 2020 | $11.6M | $662K | 5.7% | $42.0K |
| May 2020 | $7.0M | $507K | 7.3% | $32.1K |
| Apr 2020 | $1.6M | $157K | 10.0% | $9,502 |
| Mar 2020 | $13.3M | $1.2M | 9.3% | $79.2K |
| Feb 2020 | $37.8M | $1.4M | 3.6% | $98.0K |
| Jan 2020 | $33.8M | $1.4M | 4.1% | $224K |
| Dec 2019 | $33.5M | $1.8M | 5.5% | $199K |
| Nov 2019 | $33.7M | $1.5M | 4.6% | $243K |
| Oct 2019 | $25.9M | $2.7M | 10.2% | $381K |
| Sep 2019 | $21.8M | $2.0M | 9.3% | $335K |
| Aug 2019 | $3.7M | $424K | 11.6% | $146K |
| Year | Handle | Revenue (GGR) | State tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.89B (9 mo) | $179M (9 mo) | $12.8M (9 mo) |
| 2025 | $2.74B | $259M | $18.5M |
| 2024 | $2.58B | $203M | $14.8M |
| 2023 | $2.21B | $184M | $13.5M |
| 2022 | $2.12B | $143M | $11.9M |
| 2021 | $1.81B | $98.8M | $8.6M |
| 2020 | $405M | $27.2M | $2.9M |
| 2019 | $119M (5 mo) | $8.5M (5 mo) | $1.3M (5 mo) |
Years with missing months show partial totals, marked with the number of months reported.
| Operator | Handle | GGR |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Rose Entertainment | $272M | $22.7M |
| Boyd Gaming | $216M | $19.3M |
| Bally's Corporation | $43.6M | $4.5M |
| Caesars Entertainment | $36.4M | $3.1M |
| Elite Casino Resorts | $38.2M | $2.9M |
| Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino | $21.9M | $1.9M |
| Affinity Gaming | $0 | $0 |
| Churchill Downs Incorporated | $0 | $0 |
| Dubuque Racing Association | $0 | $0 |
License-holder totals may include partner-operated brands.
Notes
GGR is the report's online sports wagering "net receipts" line. Tax paid is the report's "state tax" line, which covers retail and online sports wagering combined. IRGC reports one combined state tax figure for both channels, so it is carried here and left blank on retail.
Sources
- IRGC Sports Wagering Revenue Report, Fiscal Year
- IRGC Sports Wagering Revenue Report, monthly release
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