Lawmakers may consider smoking ban at Iowa's casinos
11th December 2006

Cigarette smoke still fills Iowa’s casinos, a haze some health advocates are trying to clear as they lobby for smoking bans.

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Ameristar Casinos Declares Cash Dividend
16th May 2005 - Newswire

Ameristar Casinos, Inc. (ASCA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.15625 per share, payable on June 20, 2005 to stockholders of record on June 6, 2005. The dividend will be paid on the outstanding shares prior to giving effect to the previously announced 2-for-1 split of the Company's common stock to become effective at the close of business on June 6, 2005.

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New Iowa casino licenses approved
12th May 2005 - The Street

Gambling supporters say four casino licenses approved by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will generate $40 million a year in new state tax revenue.

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Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Selected as Recipient for Gaming License in Waterloo, Iowa
11th May 2005 - Newswire

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (ISLE) officials announced today that the company and its non- profit partner, Black Hawk County Gaming Association, have been selected by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission as the successful applicant for a gaming license in Black Hawk County, Iowa, located in the city of Waterloo.

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Century Casinos Announces Decision of the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission
11th May 2005 - Newswire

Century Casinos, Inc. (CNTY) announced today that its 40% owned subsidiary, Landmark Gaming LC, has not been awarded a license to develop and operate the proposed Landmark Casino & Hotel project in Franklin County, Iowa by the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission (IRGC).

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Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. Executive to Speak at Financial Conference
4th May 2005 - Newswire

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. (ISLE) Vice President of Finance Donn Mitchell is scheduled to speak at the JP Morgan Gaming and Lodging Conference at Wynn Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Wednesday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m. PDT.

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Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino Selects Mariposa as their Customer Relationship Management Software Solution
2nd May 2005 - Newswire

Venture Catalyst Incorporated ("VCAT") (OTCBB:VCAT), announced today that Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino has licensed Mariposa, VCAT's award-winning customer relationship management ("CRM"), marketing and business intelligence software system. Located in Dubuque, Iowa, the Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino is the first racino to license Mariposa.

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Ethical issues raised over legislator’s work while managing gambling bill
11th Apr 2005 - Quad-City Times

Some political observers have charged that Rep. Scott Raecker, R-Urbandale, who heads the House Ethics Committee, may have gotten himself into an ethics pinch last year by directing a a nonprofit organization that sought a grant from a casino while at the same time floor managing a gambling expansion bill.

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Iowa tribe casino project gets financial pledge
11th Apr 2005 - Witchita Business Journal

Bob Knight says the Iowa tribe of Kansas and Nebraska has found a "world-class partner" in its effort to build a destination casino and hotel in Park City, just north of Wichita.

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