by Dar Danielson | Feb 15, 2024 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
Iowa Gaming Association CEO Wes Ehrecke says there was a record amount of money bet on the Super Bowl at state sports books this year. ‘Last year was $19.257 million and this year is a record of 21-million-405-thousand-367 dollars,” Ehrecke says. A total...
by Dar Danielson | Feb 9, 2024 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission today chose Tina Eick to become the new administrator of the organization. Eick has been the deputy director and was named the interim administrator since Brian Ohorilko left the position for a job in the private sector in...
by Dar Danielson | Dec 20, 2023 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
The man who oversees the regulation of the gambling industry in the state is leaving the job in January. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko took over the job 12 years ago after being with the Racing and Gaming Commission for eight years before that....
by Dar Danielson | Dec 14, 2023 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
The Iowa Lottery is on a pace to surpass the record for sales set last year. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn detailed the numbers through November today for the Lottery Board. He says says thus far are $214,532,943 dollars. “That represents a 5.14% year over year...
by Dar Danielson | Nov 27, 2023 | News, Recreation / Entertainment
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has approved a comprehensive study of the horse racing industry in the state. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko says they want an updated outside view. “The study is really focused on understanding the impact...