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Iowa records over $143 million gambling revenue for February, up 23% month-over-month

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has revealed a surge in gambling revenue for February. According to the report, Iowa's casinos collectively generated an adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of $143.3 million during the month, marking a 23% increase from January's figures. This figure also represents a slight uptick from the revenue recorded in…
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Iowa records over $143 million gambling revenue for February, up 23% month-over-month
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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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Lakeside Casino pays thousands after allowing two minors onto gambling floor

Lakeside Casino in Osceola is paying a $40000 penalty for allowing two minors on the gambling floor in separate instances in January. One cases involved a 12 year old who got onto the floor with his mother, and the other involved a 14 year old who got onto the floor with her mother and played a slot machine. Lakeside general manager David Monroe…
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Lakeside Casino pays thousands after allowing two minors onto gambling floor
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I sued casino bosses after they refused to pay out my $41million jackpot

A GRANDMOTHER was denied a $41 million casino jackpot payout after a casino claimed there was a computer glitch that falsely told her she had won the jackpot. Pauline Mckee, 90, was playing on a slot machine when she won $1.85. The grandmother was playing Miss Kitty, a common slot game. She was then confronted with a message on the screen that said…
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I sued casino bosses after they refused to pay out my $41million jackpot
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Iowa Catches Online Casino Legalization Fever in 2023

A bill filed in the Iowa General Assembly this Monday wants to see the legalization of online casino gambling in the state and expand the reach of gaming. Presently, the land-based casino industry supports 17420 jobs and has an estimated economic impact of $2.8 billion across the 23 commercial and tribal properties in the state. Iowa already has…
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Iowa Catches Online Casino Legalization Fever in 2023
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Iowa Bill For Internet Casino Gaming Filed In General Assembly

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 to bring internet casino gaming to the Hawkeye State. HSB 227, filed by Rep. Bobby Kauffman, who also serves as the House Ways and Means chairperson, would allow casino operators to have a maximum of two online…
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Iowa Bill For Internet Casino Gaming Filed In General Assembly
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Queen Casino & Entertainment Receives Approval to Move Iowa’s Casino Queen Marquette to Land

MARQUETTE, IOWA - The Queen Casino & Entertainment, which acquired Casino Queen Marquette in 2017, has received permission from the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to move the riverboat casino to land. The casino is located at 100 Anti Monopoly St., along the banks of the Mississippi River in Marquette. The commission approved the request during…
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Welcome to our weekly roundup of American gambling news again! Here, we are going through the weekly highlights of the American gambling industry which include the latest news and new partnerships. Read on and get updated. Elys Game Technology Corp announced that the company's wholly owned subsidiary Elys Gameboard Technologies LLC received…
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Lincoln Journal Star

Here's what to know before the first pull of a slot machine in Lincoln

The dawn of casino gambling in Nebraska is fast approaching. If the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission votes as expected at its meeting on Friday to grant a permanent gaming license to WarHorse Gaming, the company plans to open its temporary casino at the Lincoln Race Course the next day. Lynne McNally, CEO of the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent…
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October numbers indicate Lincoln casino may be taking slot machine dollars from Iowa

Lincoln's WarHorse Casino followed up a phenomenal first week with an equally solid first full month. According to information released Monday by the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, the casino generated just more than $854000 in gaming tax revenue in October. The state's gaming tax is 20% of revenue, which means WarHorse made just north of…
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October numbers indicate Lincoln casino may be taking slot machine dollars from Iowa
The Grand Island Independent

Hungry gamblers dropped a lot of coin in opening week at WarHorse Lincoln

MATT OLBERDINGLincoln Journal-Star Nebraska's first week of casino gambling brought in nearly $286000 in taxes for state and local governments. Tom Sage, director of the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission, said the WarHorse Casino in Lincoln generated $285963 in tax revenue in its first seven days of operation, an amount he called…
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Watch now: Here's what to know before the first pull of a slot machine in Lincoln

The dawn of casino gambling in Nebraska is fast approaching. If the Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission votes as expected at its meeting on Friday to grant a permanent gaming license to WarHorse Gaming, the company plans to open its temporary casino at the Lincoln Race Course the next day. Lynne McNally, CEO of the Nebraska Horsemen's Benevolent…
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Nebraska Examiner

Nebraska's first casino expected to open Saturday, pending likely OK of license

LINCOLN - Nebraska's first casino is expected to open Saturday morning in the Capital City, pending approval by the state gaming commission. A temporary casino, located at the Lincoln Race Course Thoroughbred track, is scheduled to open at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, with more than 400 slot machines ready to go. "We have every expectation that we'll get a…
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Nebraska's first casino expected to open Saturday, pending likely OK of license
The Quad City Times

Iowa gaming commission approves Churchill Downs purchase of Hard Rock Sioux City

RIVERSIDE, Iowa - The company that owns the site of the Kentucky Derby is one step closer to purchasing the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City after receiving approval from the state's Racing and Gaming Commission on Thursday. The unanimous approval, which came after little discussion from commissioners, marks a major milestone in the Churchill…
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Casinos in Iowa report record revenue in FY2022

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Iowa casinos posted record profits in fiscal 2022, even as Governor Kim Reynolds and Republicans in the legislature cited "gambling fatigue" while placing a moratorium on any new casinos in the state. In all, Iowa casinos reported $1.76 billion in gross revenue for traditional casino games and slots and an additional…
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Casinos in Iowa report record revenue in FY2022
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Iowa Gov. pushed not to sign casino moratorium bill as P2E's Cedar Rapids project developers unveil $250M plans

Despite Iowa lawmakers passing last week a two-year moratorium on new casino licenses, developers and backers of a $250 million casino proposal in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, have unveiled details and plans for their project, called "Cedar Crossing." The Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA), Cedar Rapids Development Group, and Peninsula Pacific…
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Iowa Gov. pushed not to sign casino moratorium bill as P2E's Cedar Rapids project developers unveil $250M plans
The Gazette

Cedar Rapids’ casino plans envision $250 million ‘Cedar Crossing’ entertainment complex at old Coope

CEDAR RAPIDS - Undeterred by state lawmakers' action to block new casino licenses until 2024, local casino backers have unveiled plans for a $250 million, 160000 square-foot entertainment and cultural arts complex near downtown Cedar Rapids at the site of now-demolished Cooper's Mill. The Cedar Crossing casino proposal, shared exclusively with The…
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Cedar Rapids’ casino plans envision $250 million ‘Cedar Crossing’ entertainment complex at old Coope
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Cedar Rapids' chance for a casino will be blocked by surprise amendment to gambling bill

Cedar Rapids' latest attempt to add a downtown casino encountered an unexpected problem on Monday, when the Iowa Legislature approved a bill with an amendment that prohibits the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) from issuing any new casino licenses before June 30, 2024. "This is incredibly unfair," Cedar Rapids Democrat Rep. Kirsten…
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Cedar Rapids' chance for a casino will be blocked by surprise amendment to gambling bill
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Del Lago Resort & Casino’s new owner to be in place by year-end

The company that operates del Lago Resort & Casino is expected to have a new owner by the end of 2022. Churchill Downs Inc.(CDI) (NASDAQ: CHDN) plans to acquire "substantially all" of the assets of Richmond, Virginia-based Peninsula Pacific Entertainment LLC (P2E) for nearly $2.5 billion. Del Lago is visible from and located just off the New York…
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Del Lago Resort & Casino’s new owner to be in place by year-end
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Potential Cedar Rapids casino operator sells some assets to Churchill Downs

The would-be operator of a Linn County casino is selling its Sioux City casino and other properties to Churchill Downs Inc. The $2.5 billion deal, announced Tuesday, does not affect Peninsula Pacific Entertainment's plans to develop a casino in Cedar Rapids, should one ever be approved by the state. (The Gazette) The would-be operator of a Linn…
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Potential Cedar Rapids casino operator sells some assets to Churchill Downs
Sioux City Journal

UPDATED: Churchill Downs parent to take over Hard Rock Sioux City casino as part of $2.5B deal

SIOUX CITY -- The parent company of the iconic Kentucky Derby would gain control of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City as part of a blockbuster $2.485 billion deal announced Tuesday that also includes the sale of gaming properties in Virginia and New York. Under terms of its purchase agreement with Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, Churchill…
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UPDATED: Churchill Downs parent to take over Hard Rock Sioux City casino as part of $2.5B deal
Sioux City Journal

UPDATED: Churchill Downs parent to operate Hard Rock Sioux City casino as part of $2.485B deal

SIOUX CITY -- The parent company of the iconic Kentucky Derby would gain control of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City as part of a blockbuster $2.485 billion deal announced Tuesday that also includes gaming properties in Virginia and New York. Under terms of its purchase agreement with Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, Churchill Downs…
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UPDATED: Churchill Downs parent to operate Hard Rock Sioux City casino as part of $2.485B deal
The Gazette

Iowa’s casino cartel remains the favorite in latest C.R. license push

A lighting feature above a central bar on the casino floor at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside, Iowa, on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) So would you like to bet on the prospects for a Cedar Rapids casino to land a long-sought state gaming license? At this point, I'd recommend saving your money. The house, in this…
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Iowa’s casino cartel remains the favorite in latest C.R. license push
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
The Courier

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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Could Iowa Be On The Radar For Online Casino Legislation This Year?

Iowa galloped across the finish line in August 2019 as one of the first states to launch legal online sportsbooks. Since then, the Hawkeye State slowed to a trot on any further gambling expansion. However, Iowa may emerge in 2022 as a dark horse candidate to legalize online gambling, or at least advance the conversation about it. One factor that…
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Could Iowa Be On The Radar For Online Casino Legislation This Year?
The Gazette

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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Linn County will vote on a gambling referendum Tuesday. The outcome could have impacts statewide

Linn County residents once again have the chance to weigh in on whether gambling should be allowed in the community. The referendum on the ballot Tuesday could have implications for communities across the state that rely on revenues from existing casinos. The gambling industry has grown significantly in Iowa since lawmakers opened the door for…
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Linn County will vote on a gambling referendum Tuesday. The outcome could have impacts statewide
The Gazette

As casino backers look to pass Linn County gaming referendum, potential location uncertain

The three Cedar Rapids casino proposals to be considered by state regulators include (from left) Cedar Crossing 2.0, Cedar Crossing 1.0 and Wild Rose. (renderings provided by casino development groups) CEDAR RAPIDS - When voters cast their ballots in the Nov. 2 local elections, they'll have the option of backing a measure to keep the door open for…
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As casino backers look to pass Linn County gaming referendum, potential location uncertain
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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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The Gazette

The Gazette’s endorsement: Vote ‘yes’ on Linn County casino gambling referendum

Note: Staff editorials represent the consensus view of The Gazette's editorial board. Read more about the process: Cedar Rapids deserves a casino. Ultimately, that decision is out of our hands - it's up to state regulators. But to keep the dream alive, voters must approve the Nov. 2 referendum to renew the county's casino gambling authorization.…
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The Gazette’s endorsement: Vote ‘yes’ on Linn County casino gambling referendum
The Gazette

For now, ‘potential’ is all Cedar Rapids casino backers have

Supporters of casino gambling in Cedar Rapids gathered for lunch this past week. "Potential" was the main course. "We've proven time and again that nothing will stand between us and achieving our potential," said the narrator of a video extolling the entertainment and economic benefits of a future Linn County casino. "To make our future days…
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For now, ‘potential’ is all Cedar Rapids casino backers have
The Clinton Herald

Casino operations mark 30 years in Clinton

CLINTON - June 2021 marked the 30th anniversary of casino operations in Clinton. After passing a referendum in 1989 supporting legalized gambling, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission awarded a full gambling license to the Clinton County Gaming Association/Mississippi Belle II in January 1991. Five months later, in June 1991, the Mississippi Belle…
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Casino operations mark 30 years in Clinton
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Biggest US States in Online Gambling

The online gambling sector in the United States is expanding drastically. The Research & Markets report projects the industry to reach a whopping $92.9 billion by 2023. The success of online gambling lies in the ease of players using the games on their mobile devices and desktops. Furthermore, the rise in technology and virtual currencies will keep…
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Linn County gambling reauthorization referendum to appear on November ballot

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Voters in Linn County will have the chance to decide whether gambling operations could exist in the county when they head to the polls in November. The Linn County Board of Supervisors adopted the resolution at a July 14 meeting by a vote of 3-0. The vote will take place on November 2, 2021, when voters in the county…
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Linn County gambling reauthorization referendum to appear on November ballot
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Iowa's Grand Falls Casino cleared for a $8M renovation

t its monthly meeting Thursday, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission agreed to the $8 million budget presented in the project to renew Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resorts in Larchwood. The first of two phases of construction will begin in September, and is expected to be completed by November's Thanksgiving. In this first instance, the casino floor…
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Sioux City Journal

Northwest Iowa casino embarks on $8M renovation project

LARCHWOOD, Iowa -- State regulators have given the go ahead to a $8 million renovation of Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resorts. The first of two phases for the project will begin in September, with the casino floor receiving new slot bases, carpet and chairs and an updated poker room. The VIP offices and restrooms also will be updated. The initial…
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Northwest Iowa casino embarks on $8M renovation project
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Remodeling plan approved for Grand Falls casino

State regulators have approved a plan for a refresh at the Grand Falls Casino in the northwest Iowa town of Larchwood. Casino general manager Sharon Hasselhoff, says the first phase is an upgrade to the gaming floor. "We anticipate this portion of our remodel to be approximately two million dollars. This is the first phase of our seven-million…
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Remodeling plan approved for Grand Falls casino
The Gazette

Another Linn County gambling vote, but gaming has changed

Given all the talk this week about a Linn County gambling referendum this fall, I tried this past week to get in touch with Jonathan Swain. He's president of Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, the casino company leading a group of investors that holds all the cards when it comes to the possibility of a casino, someday, in Cedar Rapids. The Cedar…
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