The CyHawk Showdown of Iowa vs. Iowa State led all other college football games in action, taking 19% of total dollars and 18% of total tickets. It was pretty popular in Iowa, too.
Our on-the-ground report reveals a long wait, which was not unexpected, at William Hill’s casino in Des Moines. But once a few bugs get worked out the system works well.
William Hill US was quick out of the gate with four sportsbooks and a mobile app as Iowa ushers in legal sports betting.
Iowa's launch into sports betting was a big hit on Thursday as people waited in lines, many just to get the mobile app.