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Located smack dab in the middle of America’s Heartland, Iowa is probably better known for its thriving livestock industry than for real money legal poker and gambling. But make no mistake, Iowans love the betting action. So much so, that IA state officials have legalized all five forms of live real-money gambling wagering, including lawful real cash poker games like Texas Hold’em.

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— Delaware: There is no law governing home games of poker. However, the state legislature says, “All forms of gambling are prohibited in this State.” — Georgia — Idaho — Illinois — Indiana: Games of chance are illegal, games of skill or not. The state does not deem poker a skill game, so home games are illegal. — Iowa — Kansas.

That said, Iowa has yet to pass legislation that would legalize Internet poker and casino gambling. But it looks like even the legit poker website situation is about to change, not this year but next. Until then, residents of IA, the Hawkeye State, have the state’s nearly 20 commercial and tribal casinos and real money poker gambling rooms to keep them busy at betting.

You’ll be happy to know that Hawkeye State gamblers can sign up for any of our real money US poker sites.

Iowa Won’t Legalize Online Poker until at Least 2015

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  • 5 The Facts
In early-2014, the President and CEO of the Iowa Gaming Association [1] announced that Iowa lawmakers would not pass an iGaming and Internet poker bill in 2014. Instead, they’re committed to studying the growth of existing real cash iGaming Internet poker gambling markets, such as those in New Jersey and Nevada Poker tournaments in iowa casinos

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[2].

Once the IA gambling lawmakers feel they’ve gotten a better handle on what works and what doesn’t in relation to real money poker websites, Iowa’s state officials should be more aptly prepared to decide on the language of a future Internet poker betting bill. Or at least that’s the plan.

Presumably, the next iteration of the legal Internet poker bill will be brought before Iowa legislators in 2015. We say next iteration because it will be the third time state officials have considered the idea of a regulated real money online poker in IA. In 2012, an Internet gaming and poker website bill relating to real cash gambling and betting was passed by the State Senate 29-20, yet failed to reach the House in time for consideration [3]. The next year, a second Internet poker bill sponsored by State Senator Jeff Danielson (D-Cedar Rapids) fell in a subcommittee, only weeks after receiving preliminary approval. So, it was goodbye to betting real money at legit poker websites for Iowa residents after all.

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Can Players from Iowa Play Online Poker?

Alright, so online poker isn’t regulated in Iowa yet because the IA lawmakers haven’t made up their minds on Internet poker real cash betting yet. But don’t let that get you down. You can still play real money poker on any of the US friendly poker websites, they are all welcoming players from Iowa looking to bet on games like Texas Hold’em poker. The biggest problem they face is choosing which Internet poker network to try out first.

Other states’ residents, Kentucky’s for one, do not have it as easy as IA citizens when it comes to registering an account on an offshore real cash poker website, but Iowans are among those who should have no problem creating a username on Internet poker websites, depositing funds to play poker for real money and finding a juicy real cash game or multi-table poker website tournament for betting in.

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Is Online Poker Legal in Iowa?

Unsurprisingly, Iowa’s gambling and betting statues make no mention of online poker or Internet poker websites IA residents can access from their computers. The Internet is mentioned once, but it’s in relation to the lottery and not real money poker gambling.

It follows that the legality of online poker websites falls into a murky, gray area. So instead of trying to provide you with a black and white answer about whether real cash Internet poker is legal in Iowa, we’ve highlighted key facets of the gambling law that could pertain to online poker and playing for real money at Internet poker websites. Read them, remember them, and if you have any additional questions seek the counsel of a legal professional well versed in gambling and betting laws in IA.

That said, Iowa takes an interesting approach to illegal gambling in that the severity of the crime is proportional to the amount wagered while playing real money poker or any other betting game:

  • The statues provide broad definitions of gambling and betting. In Iowa, participating in a game for any real money or other property of any value is a crime, as is making any bet. Obviously, regulated poker gambling and casino betting facilities are excluded from this definition. Section 725.7(1a)
    • Based on the deliberately vague definition of gambling, it appears that Iowa’s laws make no differentiation between skill and chance games. That bodes poorly for offline and Internet poker.
    • The penalties for illegal gambling are as follows:
      • Fourth-degree gambling (less than $100): First offense is a serious misdemeanor, with subsequent offenders receiving an aggravated misdemeanor followed by a class “D” felony. Fourth time offenders in Iowa are pegged with a class “C” felony charge.
      • Third-degree gambling (between $100 and $500): First timers are slapped with an aggravated misdemeanor. Violate the law three or more times in IA and expect a class “C” felony charge.
      • Second-degree gambling (between $500 and $5,000): Expect a class “D” felony charge the first time around, and a class “C” felony if caught gambling again.
      • First-degree gambling (over $5,000): Automatic class “C” felony charge.
      • Possessing a gambling or betting device is deemed a serious misdemeanor, as is pool selling.

It’s in a way ironic that most pro-gambling states are extremely intolerant of illegal gambling and real money poker activities. But in a way it makes sense. Iowa’s regulated gambling industry is a huge source of state tax revenue and legal real cash poker helps support the IA state. The last thing Iowa needs is for underground gambling halls and unregulated Texas Hold’em poker betting rings to steal its patrons.

To read more about Iowa’s gambling and Internet poker laws, check out the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission website [4].

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The History of Gambling in Iowa

For the longest time, Iowa’s gambling and betting scene remained relatively quiet. Then, in 1983 the poker gambling and real money betting scene in IA suddenly sprung to life, setting off a domino effect that would see several forms of gambling legalized in the next decade, including legal real cash poker.

That year, the Pari-Mutuel Wagering Act was passed and the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission was established. Dog and horse racing gambling facilities opened that year, and real cash betting via simulcasting was added in 1989. It was also in 1989 that voters in eight Iowa counties approved riverboat gambling and real money poker referendums. The first riverboat casino and lawful poker room would open two years later, and in 1992 two additional counties approved a referendum.

Legislation legalizing a statewide Iowa lottery was made law in early 1985, with sales for real money betting tickets beginning shortly after. Since, the lottery has raised nearly $1.3 billion dollars for state related programs with the profits from Iowa residents’ gambling [5].

In 1992 the government forged a poker and gambling compact with the state’s Indian factions to allow tribal gaming. Three tribal casinos opened that year. Land-based casinos and legit real money poker rooms would soon follow. All told, from 1992 to 2000 a staggering 12 casinos and lawful poker gambling destinations opened their doors to the public.

Online poker entered the picture in 2011 and Internet poker truly hit IA. That year, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission prepared a report on state regulated Internet poker websites. The report revealed that the state could generate anywhere between $3 and $13 million in tax revenue annually off legit real money online poker websites alone.

IA State’s first attempt to legalize real cash online poker websites came in early 2012, but eventually died in the House. A second attempt to bring in lawful Internet poker in 2013 failed to make it out of a Senate subcommittee.

Regulated Gambling Options in Iowa

Of the 50 US states, exactly three permit all five forms of regulated gambling. Iowa is one of them. And while there is no dedicated casino strip like there is in New Jersey and Nevada, Iowans have a broader set of gambling options than nearly anyone residing in the US.

US online poker players are enjoying the game at various Internet-based poker rooms while the state has no official policy on such rooms.

The Future of Regulated Online Gambling in Iowa

Right now, quarrels over intrastate real money Internet poker revenues and lackluster support from voters are preventing IA real cash poker legislators from taking a more aggressive stance on real money poker websites.

But now that the initial Internet poker revenue reports are coming in from states that have already legalized iGaming and already have lawful poker websites, Iowa’s authorities are seeing a clearer picture of how a potential Internet gambling market would perform in IA. There are still some minor details to work out, but it wouldn’t be unsurprising to see Iowa pass a real cash iGaming Internet poker bill in 2015.

Fun Fact

In October 2013, Tim Giardina, the second in command officer of all US nuclear weapons, was suspected of using $1,500 worth of counterfeit real money poker chips at the Horseshoe Council Bluffs casino and real cash poker room in Iowa [6]. Although the Iowa state did not press charges, Giardina was suspended and demoted to a two-star admiral thanks to his adventures into not very legal Texas Hold’em poker betting.

The Bottom Line

In a 2013 survey, it was revealed that only 23% of Iowans are in favor of online poker websites [7]. That sounds bad, but considering that the majority of citizens in most states aren’t gamblers, it could mean that up to nearly a quarter of Iowans will register for a real money poker account at online poker websites. Wishful thinking on the part of real cash poker gambling fans, but just like in the game of legal poker itself, anything is possible.

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Otherwise, look for Iowa to take a calculated wait and see approach to online poker websites much like some other states have done because they’re not sure how lawful Internet poker will work out for those states that have already made real cash poker gambling websites legal. The prospect of an interstate Internet poker compact with say, Illinois, would really speed things along and bring IA gambling fans real cash poker action quicker, as Iowa’s population of slightly fewer than 3.1 million is paltry in comparison to most other state’s considering iGaming and Internet poker. Illinois, by comparison, boasts nearly 13 million residents which would add a significant amount of real money revenue into any poker website prize pool.

In either case, it’s hard to imagine that a state like Iowa that has legalized all forms of gambling, including legal real money poker, and relies heavily on tax revenue generated from gambling and betting related activities would not be among the first to pass an iGaming Internet poker bill. We’ll just have to wait and see when the first Iowa real money legal poker website hits the Internet!

References

[1] ↑Iowa Gaming Association

[2] ↑No Legal Online Poker in Iowa Until 2015

[3] ↑Speaker: Iowa House won’t ante up; online poker is dead

[4] ↑Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission

[5] ↑Iowa Lottery – History

[6] ↑Horseshoe Council Bluffs

[7] ↑Iowa Poll: Iowans’ approval not in the cards for online gambling

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If you were to ask a random person off the street if they
think poker would be big in Iowa, they would probably give you a
blank stare. Even if this person was from Iowa the resultant
response would probably be the same. The state certainly isn’t
big on its poker. They do however have a few poker rooms in
their casinos and the Texas holdem poker seems alive and well.

The game of choice is of course no limit holdem, like in most
states. You’ll find some other games being played on the
weekends in some casinos, mostly Omaha and stud, with the odd
mixed game opening from time to time.

Comps are offered for players in most places and this is
quite often a bit more generous than in some of the major poker
states. Your best choices for good action packed games are
Horseshoe Casino in Council Bluffs and Riverside Casino.

List of Iowa Poker Rooms

Here is our compiled list of all the poker rooms you can find
in the state of Iowa:

Catfish Bend Casino

  • Location: Burlington, IA
  • Hours: Monday and Wednesday 4pm to midnight, Tuesday and
    Thursday 2pm to 2am, Friday and Saturday open 24 hours, and
    Sunday from 8am to 10pm
  • Tables: 5
  • Games: This poker room offers both tournaments and cash
    games. You’ll find daily no limit tournaments on Wednesday to
    Friday with two offered on Friday. The buy in ranged from $25 up
    to $125. For the cash players they spread $1 / $2 no limit
    holdem, $5 / $10 limit Omaha 8s or better and $2 / $10 Stud 8s
    or better. Usually it’s only the holdem game running.
  • Ambience: This no smoking poker room has TVs on the walls and
    some of the tables have automatic shufflers to keep things
    moving. The room is well lit with wooden panelled walls and
    beige and brown tables and chairs. It’s a very nice place to
    play poker.
  • Hospitality: You can earn comps while playing at the Catfish
    Bend Casino poker room at a rate of $1 per hour. They also offer
    cocktail service at the table.
  • Players: You will find some decent competition in this casino
    with mostly regulars covering the tables outside of the busy
    hours. When it is busy, on weekends, you’ll find softer play and
    a lot more action. Mainly in the no limit holdem cash game. If
    you bring a decent game to the poker room you should be getting
    it in good a lot of the time.

Diamond Jo Casino Northwood

  • Location: Northwood, IA
  • Hours: Monday to Wednesday 12pm to 3am, Thursday to Saturday
    10am to close, and Sunday 10am to 3am
  • Tables: 7
  • Games: This room offers daily no limit holdem tournaments
    with buy in’s ranging from $30 to $65. They go dark on some
    Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s. On top of this you’ll find
    $1 / $2 no limit holdem cash games always running with $2 / $5
    opening up on weekends.
  • Ambience: The tables and chairs in this poker room are in
    great condition. The room is spacious and non-smoking plus they
    have TV’s on the walls to keep you entertained between hands.
  • Hospitality: Players can earn comps in this room at a rate
    determined by how many hours they play in a month. If you play
    15 hours or less you’ll get 50 cents per hour, 16 to 30 hours
    will earn you 75 cents per hour and over 31 hours will earn you
    $1 per hour. You will also be served cocktails while you play.
  • Players: The games here will be most filled with locals who
    think they are quite decent, but come on, this is Iowa. So if
    you come from a more poker savvy state you should be able to
    cash in at this place. For the record, Iowa is a great state
    with some excellent poker players. The dealers and players are
    very friendly and welcoming which is a necessity these days to
    keep poker alive.

Grand Falls Casino Resort

  • Location: Larchwood, IA
  • Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
  • Tables: 8
  • Games: For the cash players they spread $1 / $2 and $2 / $5
    no limit holdem, $2 / $10 spread limit Omaha 8s or better, and
    $2 / $10 stud 8s or better. No limit holdem and limit Omaha 8s
    or better tournaments are offered except on Tuesday and Friday.
    Omaha is played on Monday’s. The buy ins will range from $40 to
    $100.
  • Ambience: This non-smoking poker room is well maintained and
    has TV’s on the walls to keep you covered. This new casino
    boasts nice beige walls and ceilings and green table felt tables
    with comfortable chairs.
  • Hospitality: You can earn 50 cents in comps per hour played
    here through the Grand Falls Resort Club. They also offer food
    and cocktail service at the tables. A series of jackpots and
    promotions are also offered to push your dollars further.
  • Players: You’ll come across a good mix of players here with
    some regulars and some recreational players. The play won’t be
    that solid, so if you bring a decent range and play book you
    should be able to do well. Expect lots of bluffing and big
    moves, like they show on ESPN from the big tournaments.

Horseshoe Casino Council Bluffs

  • Location: Council Bluffs, IA
  • Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
  • Tables: 18
  • Games: Tournaments are held almost daily here with the
    exceptions being some Friday’s and Thursday’s. The game is
    usually no limit holdem with some crazy pineapple also. The buy
    in will range from $55 to $250 depending on the day. For the
    cash players they hold $1 / $3 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem, $3 /
    $6 limit holdem and $6 / $12 and $10 / $20 limit Omaha 8s or
    better games.
  • Ambience: This classically designed poker room has green felt
    tables and brown chairs within a wooden panelled room with brown
    and beige tones. It’s a great poker environment which just feels
    like a natural place to play. The room is non-smoking and has
    TV’s to keep you entertained.
  • Hospitality: Through the Total Rewards program you can earn
    comps here at 50 cents per hour played. IF you play over 20
    hours in a week you get a bonus $12 in comps. They also serve
    food at the table and cocktails are available as well. The poker
    room runs various bonuses and jackpots, including for high hands
    and bad beats, to push your rake and drop dollars further.
  • Players: The room will mostly be filled with regulars who
    know each other and play a different game when they are in pots
    together. Your best bet is to visit during busier hours when the
    regulars don’t dominate the tables as much. This way you’ll
    often find softer tables and weaker, sometimes inebriated,
    players.

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Isle Casino Waterloo

  • Location: Waterloo, IA
  • Hours: Friday to Tuesday from 2pm, Closed Wednesday and
    Thursday
  • Tables: 4
  • Games: Only cash games take place in this casino with the
    games being $1 / $2 no limit holdem, and $1 / $2 and $5 / $10
    pot limit Omaha high.
  • Ambience: This small poker room features TV’s on the walls,
    automatic shufflers on the tables and is non-smoking for player
    comfort.
  • Hospitality: Players can earn 60 cents per hour in comps in
    this poker room through the Fan Club rewards program. Cocktails
    and food are also available at the table and they run some
    jackpots and bonuses to keep you coming back.
  • Players: You’ll find mostly weaker regulars in this poker
    room with the game loosening up a bit on weekend evenings. If
    you pick your times and spots you should do well here, although
    it’s not really worth going out of your way for.

Lady Luck Casino Marquette

  • Location: Marquette, IA
  • Hours: Friday to Saturday from 6pm to 3am, Sunday 11am to
    11pm
  • Tables: 2
  • Games: This small poker area doesn’t offer any tournament
    play and only spreads $3 / $6 limit holdem.
  • Ambience: This non-smoking poker room poker area features
    TV’s that are viewable from most seats and automatic shufflers
    on the tables.
  • Hospitality: You can earn comps while you play here and
    cocktails and food are available from the table, which is always
    a good thing.
  • Players: Weak amateurs and regulars are the most common
    players you’ll come across here. While the vibe should be
    friendly and welcoming the play will be slow and soft. If you
    have patience and like a slow limit game then this could be your
    jam. If not you’ll find much better value elsewhere.

Meskwaki Casino

  • Location: Tama, IA
  • Hours: Monday to Wednesday from 2pm, Thursday from 10am,
    Friday from 8am, Saturday and Sunday from 10am
  • Tables: 15
  • Games: You’ll find almost daily no limit holdem tournaments
    in this poker room with the buy in ranging from $25 up to $55.
    They sometimes go dark on Wednesday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s,
    so call ahead to check. For the cash players they spread $1 / $2
    no limit holdem all the time and $2 / $5 no limit holdem, $1 /
    $2 mixed and $4 / $8 limit Omaha 8s or better on weekends.
  • Ambience: This poker room is quite small and no smoking. It
    features TV’s that are viewable from most seats at the table.
    The tables and chairs are well maintained and comfortable.
  • Hospitality: Comps can be earned by players at a rate of $1
    per hour. If you play 4 hours you can get a discounted hotel
    room rate. On top of this they serve cocktails at the table. If
    you want food you’ll have to leave the table.
  • Players: This room is truly dominated by regulars who know
    each other and the staff. They don’t really go out of their way
    to welcome you or make it a fun environment. We’ve also heard
    reports of some unfair promotions that favor regulars in the
    tournaments.

Mystique Casino

  • Location: Dubuque, IA
  • Hours: Wednesday 11am to 3am, Thursday from 4pm, Friday from
    10am, Saturday from 11am, Sunday 11am to 3am, closed on Monday
    and Tuesday
  • Tables: 4
  • Games: On the days they are open except Saturday, they run a
    no limit holdem tournament with a buy in ranging from $40 to
    $80. They also spread $1 / $2 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem, $5 /
    $10 limit Omaha 8s or better, $6 / $12 and $10 / $20 mixed and
    $2 / $10 stud 8s or better.
  • Ambience: This no-smoking poker area features TV’s on the
    wall and automatic shufflers. The red table felt stands out
    nicely against the blue and black chairs, in this nicely
    designed poker area just off from the main casino floor.
  • Hospitality: You can earn comps here through the MyClub
    program at 50 cents per hour. On top of this they service
    cocktails and food at the table to keep you going strong.
  • Players: The action isn’t great in this poker room and you’ll
    struggle to find value here in any games. We’ve heard that staff
    aren’t that great too which can kill the game in so many ways.
    Hopefully they improve this soon or the room will probably
    disappear.

Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino

  • Location: Altoona, IA
  • Hours: Sunday to Wednesday from 8am to 4am, Thursday to
    Saturday open 24 hours
  • Tables: 11
  • Games: Tournaments are offered on Tuesday, Wednesday and
    Sunday. The game is no limit holdem and the buy in ranges from
    $35 to $70. On top of this they spread $1 / $2 and $2 / $5 no
    limit holdem, $5 / $10 mixed and $3 / $6 limit holdem.
  • Ambience: This basic poker room is no-smoking and has some
    TV’s viewable from the tables. The chairs aren’t super
    comfortable but the tables are well maintained. Overall it’s a
    decent playing environment.
  • Hospitality: Comps can be earned here at the measly rate of
    10 cents per hour through the Prairie Gold Club rewards program.
    You can also get food at the table and will be provided with
    cocktail service while playing.
  • Players: This room is very friendly and welcoming,
    particularly to visitors, which is a really good thing. Some
    other rooms in Iowa should take note of this. You’ll find lots
    of action on friendly tables with decent play.

Rhythm City Casino Resort

  • Location: Davenport, IA
  • Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
  • Tables: 8
  • Games: No limit holdem tournaments are held on Monday’s and
    Wednesday’s at 6pm with a buy in of $30 and $40 respectively. On
    the last Sunday of each month they also offer a $100 buy in no
    limit holdem tournament. This poker room also spreads $1 / $2,
    $2 / $5 and $5 / $10 no limit holdem and $3 / $6 limit holdem.
  • Ambience: This no-smoking poker room features TV’s on the
    walls and automatic shufflers on most tables. The red felt
    tables are well maintained with comfortable chairs. This means
    you can sit in on long cash or tournament sessions without too
    much discomfort.
  • Hospitality: Comps can be earned here through the E-Club!
    rewards program and you can also get cocktails and food at the
    table.
  • Players: You’ll find a mixed bag of players here with the
    best value being on a Friday or Saturday night. Locals will
    cover most of the tables at other times, however, they are
    friendly and welcoming meaning the vibe is always good.

Riverside Casino

  • Location: Riverside, IA
  • Hours: 24 hours, 7 days
  • Tables: 14
  • Games: The poker room at Riverside Casino offers a daily
    tournament rotating between no limit holdem and limit Omaha 8s
    or better. The buy in ranges from $30 to $50. For the cash
    players they spread $1 / $2 and $2 / $5 no limit holdem, $3 / $6
    limit Omaha 8s or better and $3 / $6 limit holdem.
  • Ambience: This no-smoking room is clean, comfortable and
    spacious offering TV’s on the walls to keep you covered between
    hands. Unfortunately they don’t have automatic shufflers on the
    tables at this stage.
  • Hospitality: You can earn comps in this poker room through
    the Riverside Resort Club rewards program. On top of this they
    offer cocktails and food at the table to keep you grinding
    longer. They also run a bad beat jackpot.
  • Players: The play is quite soft here so you will need
    patience to do well. The variance could be quite high as you’ll
    get called down, and quite often experience bad beats, in many
    hands. Even still, you should be profitable in the long run if
    you ride out the variance here. The dealers and management go
    out of their way to make everyone feel welcome.

Wild Rose Casino

  • Location: Clinton, IA
  • Hours: Friday and Saturday only from 6:30pm
  • Tables: 1
  • Games: You’ll only find a $1 / $2 no limit holdem cash game
    running here with no tournaments offered.
  • Ambience: This is just one poker table in the casino area. No
    smoking is permitted at the table.
  • Hospitality: You can get food and cocktails from the table
    and you’ll also be awarded with comps based on your play. These
    can be earned through the Wild Times Club rewards program.
  • Players: It’s all down to luck when you play poker at the
    Wild Rose Casino. Not in respect to whether you win or lose, but
    in regards to what type of players you’ll find at the table.

WinnaVegas Casino

  • Location: Sloan, IA
  • Hours: Monday to Wednesday and Friday open from 10am,
    Saturday and Sunday from 11am. Closed on Thursday
  • Tables: 8
  • Games: This poker room features a no limit holdem tournament
    each day they are open. They have a free-roll on Sunday’s with
    other tournaments having a buy in between $25 and $50. On top of
    this they spread $1 / $2 and $2 / $3 no limit holdem, $2 / $10
    and $4 / $10 mixed and $2 / $10 stud 8s or better cash games.
  • Ambience: It’s all about the browns and yellows in this
    spacious poker room. The brown table felt is well maintained and
    clashes brilliantly with the mustard yellow walls. The tables
    and chairs are comfortable and the room is non-smoking. TV’s are
    also viewable from most seats.
  • Hospitality: You can earn comps while you play here. Food and
    cocktails are also offered at the table for players. They also
    offer bad beat and high hand jackpots, as well as some
    promotions for free chips on weekends.
  • Players: You’ll find a lot of friendly regulars in this poker
    room with more visitors and amateurs appearing on weekend
    evenings. If you want value and can put up with the odd bad
    beat, visit on Saturday and Sunday. If you fare better against
    solid players go mid-week.

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Conclusion

Riverside Casino Iowa Poker Tournaments

While Iowa isn’t the Texas holdem hot bed that many states
are, you can still find a few good games in the state. In
addition, you can still find plenty of private and home games if
you know where to look. By using this handy Iowa Texas holdem
guide you know where to find the public poker rooms, which is a
good place to start your search when looking for your next game.