Iowa Retail Sports Betting Revenue and Handle by Month
Iowa retail sportsbooks produced $2.2M in gross gaming revenue in September 2026, up 4% from Sep 2025. Over the 12 months through Sep 2026, revenue totaled $16.6M on $149M in bets, a 11.2% hold. In the shared comparison window Sep 2025–Aug 2026, it ranked 10th largest of 25 states with monthly retail sports betting revenue.
The highest month on record here is Sep 2021 ($4.2M). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | $14.1M | $2.2M | 15.3% |
| Aug 2026 | $7.3M | $1.1M | 15.2% |
| Jul 2026 | $9.6M | $1.2M | 12.3% |
| Jun 2026 | $8.7M | $896K | 10.3% |
| May 2026 | $9.6M | $1.2M | 12.0% |
| Apr 2026 | $9.3M | $1.0M | 10.9% |
| Mar 2026 | $14.8M | $1.5M | 10.3% |
| Feb 2026 | $10.2M | $381K | 3.7% |
| Jan 2026 | $14.7M | $1.5M | 10.3% |
| Dec 2025 | $13.5M | $2.0M | 14.9% |
| Nov 2025 | $17.9M | $1.6M | 9.0% |
| Oct 2025 | $18.9M | $2.1M | 10.9% |
| Sep 2025 | $18.5M | $2.1M | 11.2% |
| Aug 2025 | $9.4M | $2.4M | 25.3% |
| Jul 2025 | $7.3M | $1.6M | 21.3% |
| Jun 2025 | $9.3M | $841K | 9.1% |
| May 2025 | $11.6M | $1.2M | 9.9% |
| Apr 2025 | $11.7M | $296K | 2.5% |
| Mar 2025 | $19.7M | $689K | 3.5% |
| Feb 2025 | $12.9M | $355K | 2.7% |
| Jan 2025 | $20.8M | $688K | 3.3% |
| Dec 2024 | $20.0M | −$545K | -2.7% |
| Nov 2024 | $21.3M | $2.8M | 13.2% |
| Oct 2024 | $19.9M | $692K | 3.5% |
| Sep 2024 | $18.6M | $2.9M | 15.9% |
| Aug 2024 | $10.9M | $2.7M | 24.9% |
| Jul 2024 | $7.5M | $949K | 12.6% |
| Jun 2024 | $10.0M | $563K | 5.6% |
| May 2024 | $13.0M | $1.8M | 13.5% |
| Apr 2024 | $12.9M | $812K | 6.3% |
| Mar 2024 | $20.4M | $1.7M | 8.1% |
| Feb 2024 | $16.7M | −$215K | -1.3% |
| Jan 2024 | $21.1M | $1.5M | 7.3% |
| Dec 2023 | $24.4M | $2.7M | 11.0% |
| Nov 2023 | $23.9M | $1.5M | 6.2% |
| Oct 2023 | $23.5M | $3.0M | 12.8% |
| Sep 2023 | $23.4M | $3.1M | 13.4% |
| Aug 2023 | $9.4M | $1.9M | 19.8% |
| Jul 2023 | $8.4M | $475K | 5.7% |
| Jun 2023 | $9.9M | $349K | 3.5% |
| May 2023 | $12.5M | $1.6M | 12.9% |
| Apr 2023 | $15.1M | $675K | 4.5% |
| Mar 2023 | $23.6M | $2.3M | 9.9% |
| Feb 2023 | $17.7M | −$598K | -3.4% |
| Jan 2023 | $25.9M | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Dec 2022 | $23.0M | $3.1M | 13.5% |
| Nov 2022 | $24.0M | $1.9M | 8.1% |
| Oct 2022 | $26.0M | $2.7M | 10.5% |
| Sep 2022 | $22.6M | $4.2M | 18.6% |
| Aug 2022 | $12.5M | $2.7M | 21.7% |
| Jul 2022 | $10.2M | $1.1M | 10.5% |
| Jun 2022 | $10.5M | $341K | 3.2% |
| May 2022 | $13.6M | $1.0M | 7.5% |
| Apr 2022 | $15.9M | $833K | 5.2% |
| Mar 2022 | $25.3M | $1.8M | 7.3% |
| Feb 2022 | $20.9M | $590K | 2.8% |
| Jan 2022 | $27.5M | $2.3M | 8.2% |
| Dec 2021 | $24.8M | $1.5M | 6.1% |
| Nov 2021 | $26.9M | $2.9M | 11.0% |
| Oct 2021 | $31.0M | $3.0M | 9.7% |
| Sep 2021 | $23.9M | $4.2M | 17.7% |
| Aug 2021 | $12.5M | $1.9M | 14.9% |
| Jul 2021 | $11.1M | $1.0M | 9.1% |
| Jun 2021 | $16.0M | $2.0M | 12.7% |
| May 2021 | $15.0M | $1.3M | 8.7% |
| Apr 2021 | $13.8M | $1.0M | 7.5% |
| Mar 2021 | $22.1M | $3.1M | 14.1% |
| Feb 2021 | $18.4M | $1.7M | 9.3% |
| Jan 2021 | $28.8M | $2.9M | 10.2% |
| Dec 2020 | $26.7M | $2.9M | 10.9% |
| Nov 2020 | $24.8M | $2.9M | 11.5% |
| Oct 2020 | $25.0M | $2.7M | 10.8% |
| Sep 2020 | $22.4M | $2.5M | 11.1% |
| Aug 2020 | $15.3M | $1.4M | 8.9% |
| Jul 2020 | $5.1M | $916K | 18.0% |
| Jun 2020 | $1.1M | −$41.3K | -3.7% |
| May 2020 | $20 | −$5,496 | -27481.6% |
| Apr 2020 | −$51 | −$6,507 | 12758.6% |
| Mar 2020 | $6.3M | −$55.2K | -0.9% |
| Feb 2020 | $19.1M | −$615K | -3.2% |
| Jan 2020 | $24.2M | $1.9M | 7.7% |
| Dec 2019 | $25.8M | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Nov 2019 | $25.7M | $2.1M | 8.0% |
| Oct 2019 | $20.6M | $3.0M | 14.6% |
| Sep 2019 | $16.7M | $2.9M | 17.5% |
| Aug 2019 | $4.9M | $1.7M | 35.4% |
| Year | Handle | Revenue (GGR) |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $98.3M (9 mo) | $10.9M (9 mo) |
| 2025 | $172M | $15.7M |
| 2024 | $192M | $15.7M |
| 2023 | $218M | $18.3M |
| 2022 | $232M | $22.6M |
| 2021 | $244M | $26.7M |
| 2020 | $170M | $14.4M |
| 2019 | $93.7M (5 mo) | $10.8M (5 mo) |
Years with missing months show partial totals, marked with the number of months reported.
| Operator | Handle | GGR |
|---|---|---|
| Boyd Gaming | $15.6M | $2.1M |
| Caesars Entertainment | $7.1M | $1.1M |
| Elite Casino Resorts | $3.9M | $570K |
| Churchill Downs Incorporated | $1.0M | $283K |
| Wild Rose Entertainment | $682K | $188K |
| Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino | $1.5M | $155K |
| Dubuque Racing Association | $1.0M | $62.2K |
| Bally's Corporation | $166K | $42.6K |
| Affinity Gaming | $0 | $0 |
License-holder totals may include partner-operated brands.
Notes
GGR is the report's retail sports wagering "net receipts" line. Tax is reported combined with online and shown on the online series.
Sources
- IRGC Sports Wagering Revenue Report, Fiscal Year
- IRGC Sports Wagering Revenue Report, monthly release
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