Ameristar Casino Hotel - Council Bluffs News

PENN Entertainment announced plans for an expected $180–$200 million project to relocate its Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs riverboat casino operations to a new land-based property to be rebranded as Hollywood Casino Council Bluffs.

Iowa’s online and retail sportsbooks accepted $108.4 million in bets in August, up 21.1% from $88.9 million in July

The latest reopenings are scheduled for today at the company’s three Illinois casinos as well as its Prairie State Gaming video gaming terminal operations throughout Illinois.

Penn National Gaming today announced that 30 of its 41 gaming and racing properties have resumed operations.

The Iowa resort will limit the number of slot machines and table games will remain temporarily closed at this point.

Ameristar Council Bluffs has extended its temporary closure until further notice.

Until 31 March, Ameristar Council Bluffs will be temporarily closed after an announcement made by Penn National Gaming.

Indiana’s $170.8 million handle in January was up 9.5% from the then-record $161.8 million in December, according to official reporting released Monday.

The new sportsbook is set to launch on 15 August at the Iowa casino and will be located in the renovated Amerisports Bar & Grill.

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc., will acquire nearly all of Pinnacle's real estate properties, and the properties will be spun off into separate property and operating companies.

Harrah's and Ameristar riverboat casinos in Council Bluffs are open for business during Missouri river flooding and letting the public know they're open every way they can.

Ameristar Casinos Chairman Ray Neilsen announced his resignation Tuesday, saying he'll step away on May 5.

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. reports the appointment of Brent Willits as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Ameristar Council Bluffs, effective June 16.

News Brief: A major upgrade is in the cards for Ameristar Council Bluffs, a hotel and casino property in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. reports a proposed approximately $100 million expansion project at the Company's Council Bluffs property.

News Brief: Ameristar management has previously declined to comment on any expansion plans in Council Bluffs, Iowa, other than to casually mention that something could happen, and the nine acres purchased in 2005 will provide truck and RV parking.

News Brief: Gross gaming receipts rebounded at Council Bluffs casinos during February, topping January's market totals by $1.3 million, according to figures released by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.