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Iowa In-Person Casinos (2026)

Permitted: Iowa has ~19 licensed commercial and tribal casinos offering slots, table games and retail sportsbooks.

PermittedVerified Aug 2, 2026
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Iowa has ~19 licensed commercial and tribal casinos offering slots, table games and retail sportsbooks. That count includes racinos. The Iowa Lottery and charitable gaming are legal. Regulated by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

Official source: irgc.iowa.gov →

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In-Person Casinos in states bordering Iowa

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

  • IllinoisPermitted

    Illinois has commercial casinos and racinos statewide, plus widespread licensed video gaming terminals. The terminals are in bars/truck stops. The Illinois Lottery also runs; all are regulated by the Illinois Gaming Board.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: igb.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →

  • MinnesotaConditional

    Minnesota's in-person casino gaming is tribal-only: 11 tribes run ~19 Class III casinos under compacts. There are no commercial casinos. Two pari-mutuel tracks, the MN Lottery and licensed charitable gaming (pull-tabs, bingo) are also legal.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →

  • MissouriPermitted

    Missouri has 13 riverboat casinos plus retail sportsbooks; must be 21+ for casino gaming. They are licensed and capped at 13, with full table games and slots. The state lottery and licensed charitable bingo/raffles are also legal.

    Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: mgc.dps.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →

  • NebraskaPermitted

    Nebraska allows in-person casino gaming; the age is 21+. Voter-approved (2020) casino gaming at licensed horse tracks (racinos) offers slots/table games and retail sportsbooks; tribal casinos also operate. State lottery, pari-mutuel racing, charitable gaming.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nrgc.nebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →

  • South DakotaPermitted

    South Dakota allows commercial casinos in Deadwood and tribal casinos statewide. They offer slots, table games, retail sports betting; plus video lottery terminals in licensed establishments, a state lottery, and pari-mutuel racing. Regulated by the SD Commission on Gaming.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dor.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →

  • WisconsinPermitted

    Wisconsin's casinos are tribal only; 11 tribes operate them statewide. They offer slots, table games and retail sportsbooks under compacts; there are no commercial casinos. State lottery, charitable bingo/raffles, pari-mutuel wagering. Oversight via the WI Dept. of Administration, Division of Gaming.

    Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: doa.wi.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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