Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed legislation Friday putting a two-year halt on consideration of new riverboat casino licenses in Iowa.

The move comes as Linn County was preparing for another try to get a license from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC).

The Legislature amended a larger gambling regulation bill, House File 2497, in the final days of the 2022 session to include the moratorium. The amendment caps the total number of casino licenses at 19, and according to the Iowa Gaming Association, there are currently 19 commercial casinos in Iowa.

During the May 27 edition of “Iowa Press,” Iowa Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver said there is “a lot of gaming fatigue” in the Capitol.