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Bet365 IA - Legal IA Site

Sports bettors in Iowa were blessed to have unfettered access to 18 of the best mobile/retail sports betting operators in the world. That number has now expanded to 19 mobile sports betting operators as the UK-based bet365 has recently received its license to accept sports wagers from Iowa's vast sports betting community.

Founded in the UK in 2000, bet365 is arguably one of the five best online sports betting operators in the world. They should be considered a welcomed addition to Iowa's sports betting community.

The signature green/gold sports betting platform is very easy to use. Through an assortment of drop-down menus, customers can easily access whatever information they might need. Patrons can access the website via PCs or mobile apps that are compatible with the iS and Android operation systems.

Betting Markets

As a UK-based sports betting operator, bet365 is a huge proponent of sports on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean. That is exactly why Iowa bettors will be getting access to over three dozen different sports betting markets each day.

On the international level, bet365 offers access to major soccer leagues like the Premiere League, international baseball and basketball, cycling, volleyball, tennis, professional golf, cricket, rugby, Aussie Rules Football, and boxing/MMA.

From within the U.S., the following sports betting markets are available when "in-season:" NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLS, MLB, NHL, NASCAR racing, PGA Golf, and college sports like baseball, basketball (men's and women's), and NCAA football.

Betting Options

To compete within the U.S. sports betting community, online operators need to provide bettors with access to all of the relevant sports betting options. bet365's sports betting platform does exactly that by offering the following betting options: live in-game betting, futures odds betting, parlays, prop bets, round robins, and straight bets (point spread and money line).

Through an inquiry with bet365's management, it has been established that the operator will entertain large bets from high rollers.

Bonuses and Promotions

In a competitive sports betting community with 19 licensed operators taking bets, operators have to offer good bonuses if they want to successfully compete for business. It's clear that bet365 is willing to compete. The current bonus menu includes a boost option, a referral bonus, and a nice selection of free bet offers.

As for the Welcome offer, there is a lot to like here. For an initial sports bet of at least $5, new customers will get $150 in Bonus Bets. Free bet vouchers must be wagered at least 1x at odds of -500 or greater.

Banking and Customer Service

In total, bet365 offers six (6) different banking options. The list includes VISA, MasterCard, online banking, Skrill, PayPal, Apple Pay and Neteller. Reasonable limits are listed on the site.

Customer service reps are available 24/7 via live chat, online email, and phone.

Verdict: Given bet365's reputation in Europe, they are certainly an online sports betting operator that is worthy of consideration by sports bettors at all levels.

Bet $5 and Get $150 in Bonus Bets
Minimum $10 deposit required. Minimum odds -500 of greater. Bonus Bets wager excluded from returns. New customers only. T&CS, time limits and exclusions apply. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or Text 1-800-GAMBLER

Playable only in Iowa. Must be 21+. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-BETS-OFF.