Iowa Casinos and Iowa Gambling

Gambling revenue flat at Council Bluffs casinos

News Brief: The Council Bluffs casinos are seeing some impact on their gambling business, though not to the same degree as the Las Vegas market. read more

Isle of Capri Casino in Davenport to reopen

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. reports that its casino property in Davenport, Iowa will reopen Tuesday at 7:00 am following a temporary closure due to Mississippi River flooding. read more

Isle of Capri Casino closed due to flooding

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. reports that its casino property in Davenport, Iowa has been closed temporarily until flood waters recede. read more

County wary of Prairie Meadows plans

News Brief: Officials at Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino in Altoona say they might have to ask Polk County taxpayers to guarantee up to $40 million in bonds for a new hotel, but county officials have serious doubts about the idea. read more

Gambling referendum fails in central Iowa county

News Brief: A proposal to allow gambling in a central Iowa county has failed. read more

Iowa group pushes for casino

News Brief: A proposed Newton casino and resort hotel would be built adjacent to the Iowa Speedway on Interstate Highway 80, providing a opportunity to add another major attraction to the community, casino supporters said Monday night. read more

Iowa commission to consider more licenses

News Brief: The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is expected to take another look at additional casino licenses in Iowa at their March meeting. read more

Iowa gambling debate revisited

News Brief: State gambling regulators plan to reopen a debate on whether to expand Iowa's casino industry. read more

Casino a big draw on Christmas

News brief: The Riverside Casino & Golf Resort was one of the few places open Christmas Day, and its hotel, buffet, musical entertainment and games attracted people from all over. read more

Iowa casino proposal shot down

News Brief: Cherokee County residents shot down efforts to locate a casino in their county by voting 719-419 against a ballot measure authorizing a gambling structure in the county. read more