A representative of the 19 state-licensed casinos in Iowa says lawmakers may debate legalizing online casino gambling, but no during the 2022 legislative session.
Six other states — Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia — have already authorized online casinos. Iowa Gaming Association president and CEO Wes Ehrecke says the concept is still in its embryonic stage.
“We don’t envision any legislation coming forward, but if it is, we’re going to be neutral,” Ehrecke says. “We have some of our members that support looking at it. There are others that are opposed. They have questions and thoughts and so this is going to need to evolve over the next year or two before any serious legislation or consideration would happen.”
