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...]
Football season marks high point as Iowa’s sports betting industry settles in
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...]
Casinos in Dubuque and Emmetsburg fined
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...]
Marquette casino moving to land, leaving only 2 casino boats in Iowa
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...]
Dubuque casino plans millions of dollars in renovations
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...]
Regulators fine three more sports betting operations for credit card use
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...]
State regulators moving to increase fines for underage casino violations
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...]
Racing and Gaming to conduct study on horse racing in Iowa
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...]
Sportsbook fined thousands for allowing use of credit cards
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...]
Sale of Sioux City Hard Rock Casino approved
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...]