Location: Iowa

09/08/25 12:07 PM

Iowa casino revenue rises 4.9% year-over-year in August

  • Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming
Iowa casinos reported $151.2 million in revenue last month, up 4.9% from the previous year’s $151.2 million. The figures, published by the... more
08/26/25 7:33 PM

DraftKings said it acted properly in voiding Iowa man’s $14.2 million payout

  • Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch
An online sportsbook that voided an Iowa man’s golf-tournament wagers, denying him $14.2 million in purported winnings, says it retains the... more
08/26/25 3:20 PM

Iowa: Elite Casino Resorts to acquire Great River Entertainment

  • Rege Behe — Lead Contributor, CDC Gaming
Elite Casino Resorts announced Tuesday the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Great River... more
08/21/25 3:38 PM

Iowa: Northwood’s Diamond Jo Casino upgrades hotel rooms for guests

  • Mike Bunge, KIMT
Diamond Jo Casino & Hotel says it has completed significant renovations to its Worth County location, enhancing the guest experience... more
08/14/25 8:34 PM

EDITORIAL: Using local labor to build a casino is a win

  • Editorial Board, The Gazette
When backers of a casino in Cedar Rapids unveiled its latest push to win a state license in 2022, the pitch included the signing of a... more
08/11/25 2:03 PM

Iowa casinos report 0.1% increase in revenue year-over-year in July

  • Charlotte Capewell, Special to CDC Gaming
Iowa casinos generated $144.9 million in revenue in July, up 0.1% from the $144.7 million generated the year prior. The latest figures,... more
08/10/25 1:49 PM

Cedar Crossing Casino construction fueled by Iowa labor, materials

  • Grace Nieland, The Gazette
Leaders of the Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center hope to draw people to the gaming facility from across the state of Iowa —... more
07/29/25 8:47 PM

Man faces felony gambling charge, 10-years after incident at Iowa casino

  • Scott Van Aartsen, KIWA radio
A Sioux Falls man has been arrested on felony gambling charges after an incident at Grand Falls Casino near Larchwood. According to a... more
07/28/25 8:37 PM

Iowa: Walls going up at Cedar Crossing casino site amid statewide revenue decline

  • KGAN-TV
Construction of the Cedar Crossing Casino is making some progress, with walls now going up at the site located just west of the Cedar River... more
07/24/25 8:29 PM

Iowa: Hard Rock Sioux City unveils its new ‘Encore Hall’ event space

  • Dean Welte, KTIV-TV
The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City has unveiled its newly reimagined 2,850-square-foot Meeting & Event Center. Called “Encore... more