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Nebraska's casinos appear to put a dent in Iowa casino revenue

The launch of state-sanctioned casino gambling in Nebraska appears to be taking a bite out of revenue at two big Council Bluffs casinos, according to the state of Iowa. Revenue is down this year at Ameristar and Horseshoe casinos, two of Iowa's top-grossing casinos, state records show. The American Gaming Association noted this dip in a report on…
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Nebraska's casinos appear to put a dent in Iowa casino revenue
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Record casino revenue comes despite slowdown at end of fiscal year

Iowa casinos took in a record amount of money in the fiscal year that just ended - despite a slowdown in the finals months. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko says pent up demand showed early. "The industry really had a lot of success at the beginning of the fiscal year. So that would have been July through December of 2021. A numbers…
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The Quad City Times

Gaming loss to other states could help C.R. casino

ALTOONA - New market studies commissioned by the panel that regulates Iowa gaming facilities show Nebraska's plans to build casinos along Iowa's western border will eat into industry revenue in this state - which Cedar Rapids officials hope will finally lead to regulators approving a casino in Iowa's second-largest city. However, one report…
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Gaming loss to other states could help C.R. casino
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Gaming loss to other states could help Cedar Rapids casino

ALTOONA - New market studies commissioned by the panel that regulates Iowa gaming facilities show Nebraska's plans to build casinos along Iowa's western border will eat into industry revenue in this state - which Cedar Rapids officials hope will finally lead to regulators approving a casino in Iowa's second-largest city. However, one report…
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Gaming loss to other states could help Cedar Rapids casino
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Poker is endangered in Iowa. Could online gambling save it?

The gambling industry in Iowa is basically a protectionist mob. The laws are carefully crafted to shield existing casinos from market competition - or as they call it, "cannibalization." That's one of the big reasons the industry is slow to embrace internet gambling. Policymakers and lobbyists are weighing new betting methods against the potential…
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Poker is endangered in Iowa. Could online gambling save it?
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North Iowa Casino Fined for Underage Gambling Violations

A north Iowa casino is one of four gambling facilities in the state that will pay a fine for allowing underage gamblers on the gaming floor. The Diamond Jo Worth Casino in Northwood has agreed to pay a $20000 penalty for a minor who entered the gambling floor unchallenged. Racing And Gaming Administrator Brian Ohorilko says the minor was on the…
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North Iowa Casino Fined for Underage Gambling Violations
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Ahead of Linn Vote, Four Iowa Casinos Face Underage Violations

With another attempt on the November 2 Linn County ballot to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids, whatever limited chance there was may be hindered yet again by news of four Iowa casinos being fined for "violations involving minors". Four casinos in the state are being charged a combined $130000. Starting with Catfish Bend in Burlington, Radio Iowa says…
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Ahead of Linn Vote, Four Iowa Casinos Face Underage Violations
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Underage violations lead to fines for 4 casinos

Four casinos are paying a combined $130000 dollars in fines to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission for gambling violations involving minors. Racing And Gaming administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says the Catfish Bend Casino in Burlington was fined for the actions of an underage male. "He entered the casino floor unchallenged, was on the floor for 47…
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