Iowa casinos report $131 million in September revenue as betting handle rises

Iowa casinos recorded more than $131 million in September revenue, down 8.9% year on year, while sports betting handle exceeded $270 million, up 10.2%, according to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Sports betting revenue topped $27 million, and casino taxes exceeded $25 million; the commission collected more than $1.8 million in taxes on betting revenue.