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Lyon County seen as best fit for new casino

By Jason Hancock 5/13/09

Lyon County in northwest Iowa is the best prospect for a new casino, according to two studies of the state’s gambling market organized by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

Smoking Ban Raises Questions for Casinos

By Dana Boone 7/18/08

Even though gaming floors are exempt from Iowa’s statewide somking ban, the new law still poses challenges for the state’s 17 licensed casinos, said officials during the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting.

Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to Discuss New State Laws

By Dana Boone 7/14/08

New laws governing smoking and jackpots at Iowa casinos will be discussed at this week’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting.

The Hidden Human Toll of Problem Gambling

By Dana Boone 4/11/08

Gambling is taking a severe toll on Iowans’ lives — playing a part in bankruptcies, foreclosures and suicides.

With 17 licensed casinos across the state, almost 7 million Iowans gamble every year — and thousands of them report problems.

In February, the most recent data available, 695 people called the the state’s gambling hot line, I-800-Bets-Off [...]

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