The Riverside Casino was recently fined $20,000 dollars for an underage gambling violation. Information presented at the Racing and Gaming Commission meeting last week said the minor was able to get on the gambling floor and gamble after using a picture on a cellphone. "I just want to say … [Read more...]
New studies break down socioeconomic impact of Iowa casinos
Socioeconomic studies conducted for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission show some types of crimes do increase in casino communities -- but overall those communities aren't less safe. Spectrum Gaming Group managing director, Michael Pollock, says you have to look very closely at the crime … [Read more...]
Iowan pleads guilty to illegally selling drugs for racing dogs
A western Iowa man has pleaded guilty to illegally selling thousands of doses of prescription drugs for greyhound racing dogs. Federal prosecutors say 57-year-old Jon Stidham has pleaded guilty to selling a drug over the internet that enhanced the performance of racing dogs. A news release from … [Read more...]
New Year’s Eve million-dollar drawing includes Iowans
Two Iowans will have more interest than normal in watching the ball drop on the New Year in New York. They are among five finalists in the one million dollar New Year's Powerball prize drawing. Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says it's the first time any state has had more than one … [Read more...]
Potential 2022 push to ban smoking at Iowa casinos
Smoking has been banned in public places in Iowa since 2008, but there's been an exception that has allowed smoking in the gaming areas of Iowa casinos. Senator Janet Petersen, a Democrat from Des Moines, notes the state's tribal casinos and some state-licensed casinos temporarily moved to ban … [Read more...]
Iowa Gaming Association CEO doesn’t expect 2022 debate of online casinos
A representative of the 19 state-licensed casinos in Iowa says lawmakers may debate legalizing online casino gambling, but no during the 2022 legislative session. Six other states -- Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia -- have already authorized online … [Read more...]
State officials will be involved in redevelopment of Iowa Greyhound Park
Greyhound racing is scheduled to end in Dubuque next spring and Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission Administrator Brian Ohorilko says the commission will be involved in deciding what's done with the Iowa Greyhound Park property. "The commission would, ultimately, have to approve or reject any type … [Read more...]
Iowa snags two spots in New Year’s Eve Powerball drawing
Two of the five national finalists for a one million dollar New Year's Powerball prize drawing are from Iowa. Iowa Lottery spokesperson Mary Neubauer says it's the third year for this promotion. "It's called the 'Powerball First Millionaire of the Year' promotion," according to Neubauer. "And … [Read more...]
Plans in works for replacement casino boat in Marquette
State regulators have approved a financing plan that will eventually lead to a replacement boat for the Casino Queen in Marquette. Racing and Gaming administrator, Brian Ohorilko says a $46 million financing plan was approved for the parent company to buy two boats in Louisiana. "The long-term … [Read more...]
Wild Rose Clinton fined for violation
The Wild Rose Clinton casino has agreed to a fine for a violation involving the self exclusion gambling law. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilkoh, says the violation involved casino mailings. "There was an incident where a patron had contacted Wild Rose and indicated they were … [Read more...]