Location: Iowa
$1.2 million won at Horseshoe Council Bluffs on Iowa’s first multi-casino progressive jackpot
A longtime Caesars Rewards member hit a $1.2 million jackpot on February 7, becoming the first million-dollar winner of Iowa’s new... more
Iowa: One year since approval Cedar Rapids casino takes shape
One year ago, Linn County secured a long-sought gaming license, clearing the way for a casino to be built in Cedar Rapids after years of... more
Bill banning greyhound race simulcasts in Iowa clears legislative hurdles
A bill that would ban simulcasts of greyhound races for gamblers at Iowa casinos has cleared initial review in the Iowa Senate and House.... more
Iowa: House subcommittee votes to end smoking in casinos and ‘level the playing field’
A bill that would prohibit smoking on gaming floors in Iowa advanced from a House subcommittee Tuesday, though a Senate version of the bill... more
Elite Casino Resorts finalizes purchase of Iowa casino
Elite Casino Resorts finalized a deal to buy Catfish bend Casino and FunCity Resort in Burlington, Iowa, the group announced Tuesday. Elite... more
Bill to prohibit smoking in Iowa casinos fails to advance in Senate
Senators in a subcommittee Monday rejected a bill that would have enforced clean air act protections on casino floors. Sen. Tony Bisignano,... more
Iowa bill aims to bring prediction markets under state regulation
Iowa lawmakers have introduced Senate File 2085, aimed at bringing federally regulated prediction market platforms under state oversight.... more
Iowa: Proposed bill would expand regulators’ authority to control illegal betting platforms
Iowa lawmakers are drafting legislation that would give state regulators the necessary authority to act against unlicensed sports betting... more
J&J Gaming announces acquisition of Midwest Amusement
J&J Gaming Thursday announced the acquisition of Midwest Amusements, a multi-state operator that manages more than 420 gaming devices... more
Iowa casinos see revenue drop 2.1% year-over-year in December
Iowa casinos generated $139.6 million in revenue in December, down 2.1% from the $142.6 million generated in December 2024. According to... more


