Jeff Olson for Bookies.com

Jeff Olson

Jeff Olson is a freelance sportswriter based in St. Augustine, Fla., with more than 35 years of experience as a professional journalist. His first 20 years were spent covering college football, basketball and motorsports for The Des Moines Register. In 2003, he relocated to Indianapolis, where he covered motorsports for RACER magazine, Autosport and USA TODAY, among others. In May 2019, he covered the Indianapolis 500 for the 25th time.

Iowa-Iowa State Captivates Bettors as Mobile Gains Steam

Iowa-Iowa State Captivates Bettors as Mobile Gains Steam

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.

Jeff Olson
Opinion: William Hill Mobile App in Iowa Delivers Overall

Opinion: William Hill Mobile App in Iowa Delivers Overall

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.

Jeff Olson
Iowa Sports Betting Day 1 Winner Is William Hill In A Rout

Iowa Sports Betting Day 1 Winner Is William Hill In A Rout

William Hill US was quick out of the gate with four sportsbooks and a mobile app as Iowa ushers in legal sports betting.

Jeff Olson
Iowa Sports Betting Begins With Long Lines – For Mobile App

Iowa Sports Betting Begins With Long Lines – For Mobile App

Iowa's launch into sports betting was a big hit on Thursday as people waited in lines, many just to get the mobile app.

Jeff Olson