TVG is an excellent ADW, but there is one important caveat Iowa horse bettors need to know: TVG is not permitted to offer wagers on any tracks owned by Churchill Downs to Iowa customers – which means Iowa bettors cannot bet on the Kentucky Derby using the TVG app. Iowa customers can also make cash deposits in-person at Prairie Meadows.

The TVG app provides a full range of bets on every race plus access to stats, track info, betting pools info, and other tips such as custom race alerts. Customers can bet on horses and stream the TVG Network in HD on the same screen to get the best-combined wagering/watching experience on the market. TVG.com is operated by the TV channel of the same name dedicated to all things horse racing, which integrates nicely into the TVG mobile app. Customers can also make use of advanced stats for horses, jockeys, trainers, and more to assist their handicapping efforts.Ĭhurchill Downs Inc, the parent company of Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Kentucky Derby, operates the TwinSpires app, so prospective customers can rest assured they will be treated fairly by an established name in horse racing. TwinSpires is the most polished mobile horse betting app in Iowa, with an easy to navigate and intuitive racebook interface, and extensive track coverage. As such, fans can bet with these ADWs, confident in the knowledge that they are regulated and safe operators. Every operator listed on operates in accordance with federal law and is either headquartered in the United States or maintains offices here. Under state law, customers must be 21 or older to bet on horse races online in Iowa.įans can visit any of the recommendations listed above to download the official mobile app of each ADW. Most major horse racing betting sites serve customers from Iowa and accept wagers on races held around the world. Iowa legalized advance deposit wagering (online horse racing betting) in 2011 via regulations adopted by the IRGC.

ITBPOA works closely with the legislature to protect the industry and sponsors numerous races throughout the state each season.

ITBOA is a non-profit organization, and its mission is to promote breeding and thoroughbred racing in Iowa. The Iowa Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association (ITBOA) is also closely involved in the local racing industry. The primary racing-related duties of the IRGC include administering state parimutuel wagering law, issuing licenses, and ensuring the integrity of the industry. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission ( IRGC) oversees all forms of gambling in the state, including online horse racing betting trackside parimutuel wagering.

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