Council Bluffs News
Land-based Hollywood Casino to replace riverboat gaming operations Iowa
24 April 2025
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.
Schedule announced for 2023-2024 World Series of Poker Circuit30 June 2023
The anticipated regional poker tour returns for its 19th season beginning Wednesday, 19 July at Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma.
World Series of Poker going for Main Event record10 May 2023
After falling just 110 entries short of “The Main Event” record in 2022, the 54th annual WSOP will have its first-ever Main Event Maynia Global Qualification Weekend on 20 and 21 May.
2022 World Series of Poker Circuit schedule announced30 June 2022
The World Series of Poker is thrilled to announce the return of the WSOP Circuit. The popular regional poker tour will return for its 18th season on Wednesday, 20 July at Choctaw Casino Resort Durant in Oklahoma.
Iowa sportsbooks grow for first time since March13 September 2021
Iowa’s online and retail sportsbooks accepted $108.4 million in bets in August, up 21.1% from $88.9 million in July
Kindred continues Midwest expansion into Iowa1 September 2021
Kindred continues its expansion in the U.S. by taking on its fifth state, Iowa. The signed agreement is with Harrah's Council Bluffs Casino.
PokerGo's All-Stars Comeback Tour continues in 202113 May 2021
The newly revamped “All-Stars Comeback Tour Powered by PokerGO” season will award tournament seats to a 64-player capped event in December, streamed from ARIA Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.
Iowa sportsbooks slow in April7 May 2021
Iowa sportsbooks accepted $118.4 million in bets in April. That is down 26.7% from the record $161.4 million in wagers in March and the lowest volume since sportsbooks collected $104.8 million in bets in December.
Iowa sportsbooks set record in March9 April 2021
In March, online and retail sportsbooks combined to take in $161.4 million in wagers in March. That is up 8% from $143.6 million in wagers in February and topped the record $149.5 million handle in January.
William Hill mobile sports betting app launches in Iowa1 January 2021
The sports betting app offers a deep array of markets and bet types, including live InPlay wagering with a secure registration process and a wide variety of options to deposit and withdraw funds.
Casino City’s Friday Five: The Las Vegas “new normal” edition23 October 2020
Many are wondering if the Las Vegas we are seeing now with the restrictions and capacity limits will be the “new normal,” or if it will ever return to the Sin City we used to know.
William Hill US launching sports betting at two Iowa properties20 October 2020
William Hill U.S. is expanding its footprint in Iowa with the addition of a full-service sports book at Horseshoe Casino - Council Bluffs and betting kiosks at Harrah's Council Bluffs.
Penn National Gaming sees 83 percent of properties reopened1 July 2020
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.
Harrah's Council Bluffs to reopen on 3 July23 June 2020
The Iowa resort will require all employees to wear face masks that cover their nose and mouth along with guests being strongly encouraged to as well.
70 percent of Penn National Gaming properties have reopened19 June 2020
Penn National Gaming today announced that 30 of its 41 gaming and racing properties have resumed operations.
Caesars Entertainment will reopen two resorts tomorrow31 May 2020
Positions will be limited at each table to allow for appropriate social distancing. Guests will not be able to congregate behind players at a gaming table.
Ameristar Council Bluffs to reopen on 1 June31 May 2020
The Iowa resort will limit the number of slot machines and table games will remain temporarily closed at this point.
Ameristar Council Bluffs extends closure1 April 2020
Ameristar Council Bluffs has extended its temporary closure until further notice.
Caesars donates over 250,000 pounds of food and thousands of personal protection supplies26 March 2020
To date, the company has supplied more than 250,000 pounds of food, which is equivalent to approximately 208,000 meals to numerous food banks and charities
Harrah's and Horseshoe Council Bluffs temporarily close17 March 2020
Harrah's Council Bluffs and Horseshoe Casino - Council Bluffs will be temporarily closed effective 12 p.m. today.
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