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...]
Sports betting company, two casinos fined by state gambling regulators
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...]
Council Bluffs area casinos get approval for online sports betting
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...]
Casinos revise security plans as number of customers drops
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved a revision in security plans for some casinos to allow them to cut back on the number of officers on duty as attendance has been down. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says the plans were set for the new fiscal year that began in July … [Read more...]
Casinos in Waterloo, Clinton fined for violations
Two Iowa casinos were fined for gambling violations Thursday by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says the Isle in Waterloo had an underage violation. "There was an incident in February where a minor approached the security podium -- was … [Read more...]
State casinos see 20% drop in yearly revenue after pandemic shut downs
The administrator of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission says revenues for the fiscal year that ended in June are down about 20% after the shutdowns forced by the coronavirus epidemic. Brian Ohorilko says the governor ordered casinos closed March 17th and weren't allowed to open until May 31st. … [Read more...]
Casinos fined by state regulators for violations
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission issued fines to five casinos for violations of regulations at their meeting Thursday. The Hard Rock Casino in Sioux City was fined $20,000 for allowing a minor onto the gambling floor -- where he gambled and also consumed alcohol. Hard Rock General Manager … [Read more...]
Prairie Meadows sees increased offtrack betting on horses during pandemic
The director of racing at the Prairie Meadows Casino in Altoona says they have seen a big increase in offtrack betting on their races during the pandemic. Darron Heldt says the offtrack betting really took off as soon as they got the horses running again. "You know if we bet three million through … [Read more...]
Regulators approve betting on Esports games, Esports casino betting denied
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has approved betting on Esports through contests -- but not at the state's casinos. Draft-Kings spokesman Chris Cippola asked the commission to approve Esport wagering through his company's contests. "Esports are organized multiplayer video game … [Read more...]
Casinos waiting and preparing for coronavirus restrictions to lift
The state’s bars and casinos are still waiting to get the okay from the governor to reopen after restrictions were lifted on restaurants and many other businesses. Iowa Racing and Gaming administrator Brian Ohorilko says the 19 state-licensed casinos will follow a thoughtful, slow process when … [Read more...]