• Home
  • News
    • Politics & Government
    • Business & Economy
    • Crime / Courts
    • Health / Medicine
  • Sports
    • High School Sports
    • Radio Iowa Poll
  • Affiliates
    • Affiliate Support Page
  • Contact Us
    • Reporters

Radio Iowa

Iowa's Radio News Network

You are here: Home / Archives for Racing and Gaming Commission

Two casinos, sportsbook fined by state regulators for violations

March 7, 2023 By Dar Danielson

Two casinos and one sports betting operation have been fined by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Racing and Gaming administrator Brian Ohorilko  says the Diamond Jo Worth Casino had an underage individual enter and gamble in May of 2022. "That individual entered with three adult companions … [Read more...]

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

Football season marks high point as Iowa’s sports betting industry settles in

February 10, 2023 By Dar Danielson

Sports betting is now legal in 36 states, including Iowa, and experts are predicting the betting on the Super Bowl is going to double what it was last year. Iowa Racing and Gaming Administrator Brian Ohorilko says the regular season and playoffs are key for sports books. "Football season, both … [Read more...]

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

Casinos in Dubuque and Emmetsburg fined

January 27, 2023 By Dar Danielson

Two Iowa casinos were fined Thursday for violations involving self-ban regulations. Racing and Gaming administrator Brian Ohorilko says the Diamond Jo Dubuque Casino was late in uploading the new list of those who banned themselves from gambling."The facility uploaded that information to the … [Read more...]

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

Marquette casino moving to land, leaving only 2 casino boats in Iowa

January 27, 2023 By Dar Danielson

The number of Iowa casinos that float on a boat will soon be sinking. Iowa Racing and Gaming Administrator Brian Ohorilko says plans were approved Thursday for the Casino Queen operation in Marquette to move to land. "They're proposing to invest 12 million dollars into a land-based facility that … [Read more...]

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

Dubuque casino plans millions of dollars in renovations

January 26, 2023 By Dar Danielson

The managers of the Q Casino in Dubuque are asking state regulators today for approval of a multi-million dollar renovation plan. The casino's chief commercial officer Stacy Kansky  says there are a couple things driving the plan. "It's been about 15 years plus that we've done any significant … [Read more...]

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

Regulators fine three more sports betting operations for credit card use

October 3, 2022 By Dar Danielson

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved three more fines at their meeting last week for the illegal use of credit cards by sports betting operations. Racing and Gaming Administrator Brian Ohorilko says they are part of one case involving the company processing the payments for the sports … [Read more...]

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

State regulators moving to increase fines for underage casino violations

September 30, 2022 By Dar Danielson

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is planning to raise the penalty against casinos for underage gambling and violations of the self-ban. During their meeting Thursday they discussed raising the minimum penalty from one to three thousand dollars. Iowa Gaming Association President and CEO Wes … [Read more...]

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

Racing and Gaming to conduct study on horse racing in Iowa

September 6, 2022 By Dar Danielson

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is planning a study of the state's horse racing industry. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko says the idea came after the Commission had discussions with administrators in the thoroughbred industry, quarter horse industry, and Prairie Meadows … [Read more...]

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

Sportsbook fined thousands for allowing use of credit cards

August 26, 2022 By Dar Danielson

State regulators issued a $60,000 penalty Thursday to a sportsbook for illegally allowing the use of credit cards on its site. Racing and Gaming administrator Brian Ohorilko says the penalty involves American Wagering, which does businesses as Caesars Sportsbook. "There was a specific incident in … [Read more...]

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

Sale of Sioux City Hard Rock Casino approved

August 26, 2022 By Dar Danielson

State regulators Thursday approved the sale of the Hard Rock Casino in Sioux City to the company in Kentucky which runs the Kentucky Derby. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilk0 says the approval came after the Commission got a report on the Churchill Downs Incorporated background … [Read more...]

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

Next Page »

Featured Stories

Governor hails passage of ‘transformational’ state government reorganization

Economic impact of Iowa casinos tops one billion dollars

State board approves millions in settlement with former Hawkeye football players

Monroe County man dies while serving prison term for killing brother

Bill would make changes in Iowa’s workplace drug testing law

TwitterFacebook
Tweets by RadioIowa

Ogundele and Ulis are leaving the Iowa basketball program

Iowa plays Auburn in NCAA Tournament

Volunteers help pull off NAIA Women’s basketball championship in Sioux City

Iowa State plays Kansas in Big 12 semis

Hawkeyes must wait after early exit

More Sports

Archives

Copyright © 2023 · Learfield News & Ag, LLC