Location: Iowa

03/15/23 3:55 PM

Iowa: Casinos chart 2.3% year-over-year increase in February

  • Katarina Vojvodic, Play USA
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) released its monthly revenue report for casinos in Iowa. The commission issues two separate... more
03/13/23 4:18 PM

Economic impact of Iowa casinos tops $1 billion

  • Dar Danielson, Radio Iowa
The latest report on the 19 state-regulated casinos shows their economic impact on the state tops one billion dollars. Racing and Gaming... more
03/07/23 8:37 PM

Two Iowa casinos, sportsbook fined by state regulators for violations

  • Dar Danielson, Radio Iowa
Two casinos and one sports betting operation have been fined by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Racing and Gaming administrator... more
02/24/23 3:42 PM

Iowa: Riverside Casino celebrates renovations

  • Kalen McCain, Southeast Iowa Union
A crowd gathered at the Riverside Casino Thursday night for a ribbon cutting and Alive After Five to celebrate renovations to the... more
02/23/23 2:50 PM

Iowa casino revenue up 4% year-over-year in January

  • Katarina Vojvodic, PlayUSA
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) reported Iowa casino gaming revenue for table games and slot machines for January 2023.... more
02/21/23 8:41 PM

Blackbird Bend is first Iowa tribal casino to launch sports wagering

  • Earl Horlyk, Sioux City Journal
For the first time on a tribal casino property in Iowa, Blackbird Bend Casino, near Onawa, has initiated in-person sportsbook operation.... more
02/14/23 8:42 PM

Iowa: Council Bluffs Harrah’s $22M plan includes new Guy Fieri restaurant, enhanced sports betting area

  • Kelsey Stewart, Omaha World-Herald
Soon hotel guests and casino visitors can enjoy “Trash Can Nachos” and other signature recipes made famous by chef and... more
01/31/23 3:59 PM

Iowa: December first down month in a while for casino revenue

  • Dar Danielson, Radio Iowa
State Racing and Gaming administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says the amount of revenue generated at the state’s traditional casinos went... more
01/26/23 9:31 PM

Northeast Iowa riverboat casino going dry with move to land location

  • Philip Joens, Des Moines Register
One of Iowa’s three remaining riverboat casinos will be coming ashore, its St. Louis-based owner announced Thursday. Currently moored... more
01/24/23 8:57 PM

Elite Casino Resorts donates $1.5M to renovation project at Univ. of Northern Iowa

  • The Courier
A Riverside-based gaming operator has joined the campaign to renew an iconic University of Northern Iowa landmark with a $1.5 million... more