Location: Iowa

04/12/23 8:24 PM

Iowa sees sports betting handle bounce back in March, hitting $232 million

  • Ethan Matthew, Covers
The state of Iowa came into the NCAA Tournament represented by three teams. Despite none of the men’s programs successfully advancing... more
04/11/23 7:12 PM

Iowa governor appoints attorney to Racing And Gaming Commission

  • Mark McHugh, KIWA Radio
Governor Kim Reynolds has chosen an attorney who represented the Trump campaign in a high profile case to be a state gambling regulator.... more
03/15/23 3:59 PM

Iowa bill for Internet casino gaming filed in General Assembly

  • Chris Altruda, USBets
A House Study Bill was filed in the Iowa General Assembly on Monday calling to allow advance deposit wagering as part of a broader proposal... more
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 resort’s... 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