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Iowa Counties See Casinos as Lifeline

22 March 2004

News Brief: The hopes of thousands of Iowans are stacking up like a Christmas wish list as the Legislature continues a high-stakes debate over whether to expand gambling and allow additional casinos in the state.

Iowa Governor: Casino Issue Far from Settled

18 March 2004

News Brief: Governor Tom Vilsack says he believes it’s too soon to write off the hopes of Iowa communities lobbying for new riverboat casinos, despite legislative setbacks.

Iowa: Senate May Dump Cap on Gambling Licenses

16 March 2004

News Brief: Key lawmakers said Monday they'll give strong consideration to getting rid of a moratorium on new gambling licenses that was part of a House bill passed last month as the gambling discussion moved to a Senate subcommittee this week.

Isle of Capri Negotiates Iowa Expansion Deal

11 March 2004

City officials and the Isle of Capri casino are negotiating a deal that could double the size of the casino's hotel and bring a conference center to the riverfront.

Iowa Gambling Bill Hits Snags

11 March 2004

News Brief: A proposal to allow table games at racetrack-casinos could stand while senators argue over a House-approved ban on slot machines and whether to allow new casino licenses in Iowa, according to Senate leaders.

Iowa Lawmakers Want Racetrack Deal in Writing

2 March 2004

News Brief: Now that a wide-ranging gambling bill has passed the House, lawmakers are looking to formalize the deal they have with racetracks.

Iowa Tribe to Expand Casino Resort

1 March 2004

News Brief: Meskwaki leaders have announced a $100 million plan to more than double the size of the Meskwaki Bingo-Casino-Hotel and add 400 jobs.

No More New Gambling Licenses in Iowa

27 February 2004

News Brief: Iowa lawmakers voted Thursday to allow Prairie Meadows and other racetracks to have table games such as blackjack, but chose to ban new gambling licenses in counties that don't already have one.

Iowa Gambling Bill Changes Proposed

24 February 2004

News Brief: Several lawmakers will try to change the casino taxes and fees imposed by the Iowa gambling bill. Other amendments oppose the number of casino licenses to be added.

Iowa Gambling Debate to Start Thursday

23 February 2004

News Brief: A long-anticipated debate on the state’s gambling laws is set to begin Thursday in the Iowa House, but few are willing to predict how it might end.

Iowa Gambling Bills Set for Debate

20 February 2004

News Brief: Now that this year's gambling bill is ready for an all-day debate Thursday by the Iowa House, amendments are being drafted furiously and lawmakers are being lobbied heavily.

Poll: Iowans Don't Want More Casinos

16 February 2004

News Brief: Iowans have a message for lawmakers considering a major gambling expansion: The state doesn't need more casinos.

Iowa House Bill Could Allow New Casino Licenses

13 February 2004

News Brief: Iowa House members has released the highlights of a broad gambling expansion bill that could allow up to five new riverboat casino licenses.

Lawmakers Split on Expansion

10 February 2004

State lawmakers are split on whether to expand gambling in Iowa, with nearly half who responded to a survey saying the state shouldn't grant more casino licenses.

Iowa Legislation Works Towards Deal with Gambling Industry

9 February 2004

News Brief: After the Iowa Supreme Court struck down the state’s gambling tax structure last week, legislative leaders will regroup today to try to forge some type of agreement with the state’s gambling industry.

Critics Blast Des Moines Leaders

6 February 2004

News Brief: Des Moines city leaders have selfishly pursued gambling to solve a budget crisis and exaggerated the industry's interest in a suburban casino, critics said Thursday.

Study: Iowa Casinos to Bring in Money, Jobs

6 February 2004

News Brief: A new study financed by business interests predicts six new Iowa casinos would bring in $179 million in new gambling revenue, create 3,400 new jobs, and pay $45 million in taxes.

Iowa Legislators Get Earful

3 February 2004

News Brief: Iowa legislators heard from locals wanting a new casino in their area, as well as several compulsive gamblers who told a different story.

Courts to Rule on Iowa Racetrack Tax Case

3 February 2004

News Brief: The Iowa Supreme Court plans to rule today in a high-stakes case involving $112 million in state taxes on racetrack casino slot machines.

Iowa Gambling Debate Heats Up

2 February 2004

News Brief: As Iowans prepare to sound off today on the potential for expanded gambling, lawmakers and lobbyists are already hard at work crafting legislation that could chart a new direction for the industry and communities betting on riverboat casinos.

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