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Sports betting at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa will go mobile before the August 15 date when those in the state will officially be able to place bets with in-state operators.
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In order to place bets online, one must first register in-person at the casino. Residents and visitors alike will can place sports bets in state provided they register in-person first and wager on games within the state's borders.
From the Des Moines Register:
There are no mandatory mobile player wagering limits in Iowa's law, other than what might be set by a sportsbook, Ohorilko said. However, mobile apps must provide an "easy and accessible way" for customers to set deposit, wager or time limits.
"Once a player has established a limit, if they wanted to change it, the rules require a waiting period," he said. The idea, then, is that players who win or lose at an accelerated rate will not be immediately able to make an outsized, impulsive course-correction if they've lost wagers or place massive follow-up bets if they've found themselves on a hot streak.
In-game propositions are prohibited on Iowa teams or those teams playing against them.
Gamblers must be 21 or older.
Altoona is just 20 minutes outside of Des Moines.
- Gilbert Horowitz, Gambling911.com
