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Iowa regulators warn of scam gambling sites as football season begins
DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) – State regulators are warning of a growing trend of fake online gambling websites.
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) and the Iowa Department of Public Safety have issued a warning about fake online gambling sites.
The IRGC says the scam involves sites claiming they’re licensed or will spoof casinos which are licensed in Iowa. The sites will promise bonuses and claim to be affiliated with Iowa’s regulated gaming industry.
The high interest in sports wagering during football season makes this warning particularly important.
Regulators say there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself:
- Before you click, verify the operator’s license and website legitimacy on the IRCG’s website.
- Stay informed on online gambling dangers to protect yourself and your loved ones.
- Forward messages to spam.
- File a police report if you feel threatened or if you had money stolen.
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Williams scores 9 of his 18 points in OT to lead Wichita State over Northern Iowa 74-69
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — TJ Williams scored nine of his 18 points in overtime to lead Wichita State over Northern Iowa 74-69 on Saturday night.
Williams added nine rebounds for the Shockers (6-4). Michael Gray Jr. had 15 points and Kenyon Giles scored 12, adding three steals. Gray made two free throws with 10 seconds left to force OT tied at 59.
Tristan Smith led the way for the Panthers (7-2) with 16 points. Will Hornseth added 15 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Trey Campbell had 14 points.
Wichita State entered halftime up 35-28. Dre Kindell paced the team in the first half with 10 points.
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Iowa State basketball, Tamin Lipsey, Dom Nelson pregame update
Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger on facing top-ranked Purdue
Iowa State coach T.J. Otzelberger on facing top-ranked Purdue
Iowa State basketball guard Tamin Lipsey is expected to play and Dominick Nelson will be suited up for the Cyclones’ game against No. 1 Purdue on Saturday on Dec. 6, an Iowa State spokesperson said.
Both players are both fully participating in pregame warmups ahead of Saturday’s contest against the Boilermakers.
They each sustained groin injuries. Lipsey has missed three games since leaving in the closing minutes of the Cyclones’ 83-82 victory over St. John’s on Nov. 24. Nelson only missed one game and sat out for the Cyclones’ 132-68 win over Alcorn State on Dec. 3.
Through five games, Lipsey is averaging 18.4 points, 3.6 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 3.2 steals per game, while shooting 50.7% overall.
Nelson has appeared in seven contests off the bench, averaging 7.4 points and 1.0 steals over 14.4 minutes per game.
Tip-off is scheduled for 11 a.m. CT. The game will be available on CBS.
Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger talks health of Tamin Lipsey, Dom Nelson
Iowa State’s T.J. Otzelberger talks health of Tamin Lipsey, Dom Nelson
This story has been updated with new information.
Eugene Rapay covers Iowa State athletics for the Des Moines Register. Contact Eugene at erapay@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @erapay5.
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Iowa State hires Jimmy Rogers as coach after Matt Campbell leaves for Penn State
AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State wasted no time finding a replacement for Matt Campbell, hiring Washington State’s Jimmy Rogers as its football coach on Friday night.
The Cyclones moved quickly after Campbell left to take over for the fired James Franklin at Penn State on Friday. They agreed to a six-year deal with Rogers, who led Washington State to a 6-6 record in his lone season after a two-season run at South Dakota State that included an FCS championship.
“Jimmy Rogers is a rising star in college athletics who has very strong ties to the Midwest both as a player and as a coach,” Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard said in a statement. “He has been on my short list ever since the first time I met him. He immediately impressed me with his interest in Iowa State University and told me during our first visit several years ago that he wanted to be the next head coach at Iowa State.
“Since our initial meeting, I have stayed in close contact with him and have been very impressed with his work ethic and understanding of what it takes to be successful at Iowa State,” he added. “He is a proven winner who has demonstrated throughout his career that he will fit our culture.”
Rogers is 33-9 in three years as a head coach. He is one of four Washington State coaches to lead the Cougars to a bowl game in their first season.
“Iowa State has been one of the nation’s top programs for the last decade and we look forward to building upon its upward trajectory,” Rogers said. “I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity that Jamie Pollard has given me to lead the Cyclones.”
Rogers spent most of the past two decades as a player or on the staff at South Dakota State. He led the Jackrabbits to a 27-3 record in two seasons as head coach, including an FCS championship repeat in 2023 and a semifinal appearance in 2024.
A linebacker at South Dakota State from 2006 to 2009, Rogers was a graduate assistant there in 2010 and 2011 before spending a year at Florida Atlantic. He returned in 2013 as linebackers coach and eventually become defensive coordinator before taking over as head coach when longtime coach John Stiegelmeier retired after leading the Jackrabbits to their first national title.
He replaces Iowa State’s winningest coach. Campbell went 72-55 in 10 seasons.
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