The company generally prefers to enter a jurisdiction through an owned casino property, however, with how quickly the market is moving, entering through a market access agreement is a good solution and one that the company may use on occasion to ensure a comprehensive approach. Notably, Iowa represents the first state where Bally's does not maintain a land-based casino and will establish its market presence through its online platform. With the ability to offer sports betting in Iowa, Bally's national footprint will, once all pending acquisitions are completed, expand into its 11th state. regulated sportsbook technology platform Bet.Works, which provides omni-channel products, platforms, software and content solutions to operators in multiple states, including Iowa. This partnership follows Bally's recently-announced agreement to acquire preeminent U.S.