COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (KMTV) — Back in May, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed two bills which would make betting on sports legal at Iowa casinos and online. Today, the bills will take effect.
See also: IA - Sports betting and fantasy sports bills signed into law
To see how the whole system works, 3 News Now Reporter Phil Bergman is heading to Iowa to talk to a local casino that's ready to take their first bet. He'll also be on-hand as they accept it.
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- How an area school is helping kids get back to the books and stay busy.
- How CBD, a substance that some say helps with a number of physical and mental health issues, might benefit pets.
- What's been accomplished and what's next for the Gene Leahy Mall and the Riverfront Revitalization Project.
- How rural-healthcare options have changed over the years and the impact on the people who live there.
