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Plans underway for Nebraska casinos

January 8, 2021 By Radio Iowa Contributor

The Native American operation, Ho-Chunk Incorporated, has launched a new division to manage and operate the expansion of casino gaming at three existing horse racing tracks in Nebraska. Ho-Chunk CEO Lance Morgan says each of those facilities will be in the $200 million cost range and compete with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Gambling

Transparent scratch ticket now offered by the Iowa Lottery

January 6, 2021 By Dar Danielson

The Iowa Lottery has introduced a new scratch ticket that spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says is unlike anything they've done before. "It's a scratch ticket -- but it is transparent, it's see-through, you can see through the ticket," Neubauer says."It's a concept that a few other lotteries around … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Gambling, iowa lottery

Tonight is the first drawing for two large lotto jackpots

January 5, 2021 By Dar Danielson

Sales of the Powerball and Mega Millions lotto tickets have slowed considerably during the pandemic -- but jackpots for both are now above $400 million. Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says ticket sales for both will likely be up now that they have passed that mark. "It's only the third … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Gambling

Senate GOP leader says casino taxes a 2021 discussion

December 30, 2020 By O. Kay Henderson

The top Republican in the Iowa Senate says the 2021 Iowa legislature may debate tax changes for the 19 state-licensed casinos. It's not a sure bet at this point, but Senate Majority Leader Jack Whitver of Ankeny said legislators have begun discussing options. "That's an industry that has been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Politics / Govt Tagged With: Gambling, Legislature, Republican Party, Taxes

Lottery sales continue ahead of projections

December 16, 2020 By Dar Danielson

The head of the Iowa Lottery says sales continue to remain strong despite COVID restrictions in place in the state. CEO Matt Strawn gave a report to the Lottery Board during their meeting Tuesday. "Through the first four months or first third of fiscal year 2021 -- which comprises July through … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Gambling, iowa lottery

Monday is deadline for $100,000 unclaimed lottery ticket

November 25, 2020 By Dar Danielson

An Iowa Lottery ticket with a six-figure prize will expire Monday unless the owner comes forward to collect. Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says the Powerball ticket had four numbers and a multiplier that makes it worth $100,000. "We're never sure -- did someone only check the ticket … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Gambling, iowa lottery

Burlington, Larchwood casinos fined for self ban violations

November 23, 2020 By Dar Danielson

Two sports betting companies have agreed to penalties from state regulators for violations involving the self-ban gambling rules. Racing and Gaming administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says Points Bet Iowa agreed to a penalty of $5,000. The company is the partner for the Catfish Bend Casino in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Gambling, Racing and Gaming Commission

Sports betting company, two casinos fined by state gambling regulators

October 19, 2020 By Dar Danielson

An online sports gambling company and two casinos have been fined by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission for violations. Racing and Gaming Commission administrator Brian Ohorilko says DraftKings was fined for a late download of new self-ban list information. He says an audit by the commission … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Gambling, Racing and Gaming Commission

Council Bluffs area casinos get approval for online sports betting

October 16, 2020 By Dar Danielson

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved four agreements for online sports gambling for properties in Council Bluffs. Racing and Gaming administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says it will be a new option in the area. "Up until this point, there has not been an online wagering option in the Council … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Recreation / Entertainment Tagged With: Gambling, Racing and Gaming Commission

Iowa sports betting sets a record in September

October 14, 2020 By Dar Danielson

The coronavirus pandemic has slowed the state's traditional gambling industry -- but it has been a boom time in the past few months for the burgeoning sports betting side. Iowa Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says the amount of money bet on sports or "handle" shot up last month. … [Read more...]

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