News Archives - Play Iowa

Despite both states at different points in their gambling history, Nebraska and Iowa have self-exclusion programs for gamblers seeking help.

Posted on: September 29, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

WarHorse Gaming Lincoln, the first casino in Nebraska, opened on Sept. 24. at the Lincoln Race Course Thoroughbred track.

Posted on: September 27, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

A grant from Iowa's Grand Falls Casino and the Lyon County Riverboat Foundation should help the Lyon County Courthouse with its needs.

Posted on: September 20, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

After four straight months of a decline in sports betting handle, the IRGC's latest report showed an uptick to $122.6 million in August.

Posted on: September 16, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

BlueBet, based out of Australia, recently received a license to operate ClutchBet sportsbook in Iowa, just in time for the NFL season.

Posted on: September 13, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Racehorse Drag Malibu tested positive for meth after a race at Prairie Meadows Casino in Iowa on May 29. This was a first for the IRGC.

Posted on: September 9, 2022 | | Marian Rosin

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved Churchill Downs' purchase of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Sioux City, Iowa.

Posted on: September 5, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

American Wagering Inc., a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, was fined for allowing Iowa sportsbook customers to bet with credit cards.

Posted on: September 1, 2022 | | Adam Hensley

Wild Rose Casino & Hotel recently donated $5,000 to a local food bank. The donation comes at a time when food insecurity is high in Iowa.

Posted on: August 26, 2022 | | Marian Rosin

Iowa’s Self-Exclusion Program should help addicted gamblers stay away. But some members violate it, which could result in criminal charges.

Posted on: August 22, 2022 | | Marian Rosin