Sports betting is a hot topic of discussion in the United States as of late as there is potential for the activity to be available across the nation. The United States Supreme Court is set to rule on the Christie vs. NCAA case by summer, which could lead to the PAPSA being ruled unconstitutional. If this happens, states will have the ability to decide if they want to legalize sports betting. Several states have already passed such legislation or are considering their options to be ready if a positive ruling takes place. In Iowa, a bill that would legalize sports betting has now cleared a House Subcommittee and will be considered further over the coming weeks.
House Study Bill 982 was approved by a House Subcommittee yesterday and will now move on to the House Commerce Committee for consideration. The bill should be voted on within this committee next week. It is expected that the committee will approve the measure.
Lawmakers of the state have made it clear that this version of the legislation will not be the final option. Legislature are planning discussions to discuss the future of sports betting for the state and how the option should take place if approved.
Iowa seems to be creating legislation similar to other states in the US. The goal is to create and pass legislation before SCOTUS makes their ruling, so they can be ready to begin offering services as quickly as possible. Little information has been made available on the Iowa sports betting legislation, but we do know that the land-based casinos in the state would be allowed to offer such gaming options.
The sports betting activity could take place in land-based form as well as online. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission would be in charge of regulating the new industry. Both professional and college sports would be included in sports betting wagers.
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