Iowa sports betting handle down 10.2% year-on-year in February
| By Robert Fletcher
Player spending on sports betting in Iowa declined 10.2% year-on-year in February, although the state was able to report an increase in revenue.
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Handle for the month reached $193.9m, which was down from $215.9m in February 2022 and also 17.1% behind the $233.9m wagered by consumers in January of this year.
Of this total, $176.2m was spent betting online, while the remaining $17.7m was wagered at retail sportsbooks.