Prairie Meadows recently finished renovations and is ready to open the states first sports book once the Legislature approves it. Brian Powers, bpowers@dmreg.com
Bettor up, Iowa.
Legal sports wagering is officially on its way to the Hawkeye State.
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed legislation passed in late April to allow betting on select college, professional and fantasy sports games through Iowa's 19 casinos and other licensed national services starting before the fall football seasons. An exact start date has yet to be announced. The state will collect 6.75% in taxes on whatever is left over once bets have been settled.