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...]
Two members leaving Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission after 9 years
Two long-time members of the State Racing and Gaming Commission are retiring from the board when their current terms expire at the end of this month. Carl Heinrich of Council Bluffs and Jeff Lamberti of Ankeny each have served nine years on the body that regulates gambling in the state. Racing … [Read more...]
State regulators delay fees while casinos are closed
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission held a special meeting Tuesday and voted to delay the fees due from the 19 state-licensed casinos. IRGC administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says the fees paid for regulation and to the DCI are normally collected each week. "During this period of time when the … [Read more...]
New hotel with views of the Mississippi River planned for Dubuque
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has given the go-ahead for a remodeling project at the Q Casino in Dubuque that will include a new upscale eight-story hotel. Architect Matt Coen told regulators the hotel will be between the casino and the existing Hilton Garden Inn. "The project will … [Read more...]
Three state casinos fined for violations of self-ban rules
State-licensed casinos in Northwood, Sioux City, and Altoona were issued fines Tuesday by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission for violations related to customers who had banned themselves from betting. The Diamond Jo Casino in Worth County near Northwood was fined $5,000 after a person who had … [Read more...]
Regulators say economic impact of casinos tops billion-dollar mark again
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission renewed the licenses for the 19 state casinos it oversees during their meeting today in Altoona. Racing and Gaming administrator Brian Ohorilko also released the economic impact information on the casinos for the last calendar year. "Over $1.1 billion has … [Read more...]
Iowa counties without casinos benefit from endowment program
A program created by the Iowa Legislature in 2004 requires one-half percent of the gambling tax revenue from the state goes to 84 counties which don't have a casino. Iowa Gaming Association president, Wes Ehrecke says the idea was the spread the wealth. "Making sure that all of the non-casino … [Read more...]
Merger will give Nevada company ownership of two more Iowa casinos
The purchase of two Iowa casinos by a larger national gaming company is getting closer to reality after being approved by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Racing and Gaming Administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says Reno, Nevada-based Eldorado Resorts merger with Caesars will give the company two … [Read more...]
Bettendorf casino fined after mother sneaks son in
The Isle of Capri Casino in Bettendorf was fined $10,000 Tuesday by the Racing and Gaming Commission after a mother helped her underage son get onto the gambling floor in September. The administrator of the IRGC says the mother then tried to extort money from the casino for allowing an underage … [Read more...]