The cash was his biggest tourney win to date and adds to his two WSOPC rings Matt Porter secured the biggest win of his career at the latest Major Series of Poker Tour (MSPT) stop, taking down the $1,110 buy-in No-Limit Hold’em event at Riverside Casino in Iowa. The victory earned him $106,078 and his
The victory pushed her all-time tournament winnings to almost $2 million Angela Jordison secured her second Major Series of Poker Tour title with a victory at Grand Falls Casino in Larchwood, Iowa. The win earned her $95,381, pushing her career tournament earnings past $1.7 million. This marks her second title in just a few months,
The bill would prevent new casinos in certain parts of the state Iowa lawmakers are pushing forward with a bill that would impose new restrictions on future casino projects across the state. The legislation, which advanced in the Senate on Thursday, would prevent cities from using a key funding mechanism for infrastructure projects linked to
A bill seeking to prohibit smoking in casinos has been approved by a House subcommittee Legislation aiming to ban smoking inside Iowa’s state-licensed casinos has taken a step forward, moving through a House subcommittee. If passed, the bill would remove the long-standing exemption that has allowed casino floors to permit smoking, unlike bars, restaurants, and
The bill would prevent new casinos from being approved and built in the state The Iowa legislature is considering a bill to revise a moratorium on new casino developments in the state. Representative Bobby Kaufmann has proposed legislation that would extend the existing restriction, preventing the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) from approving new
More opposition is emerging to block any potential iGaming effort the state may make Iowa’s journey toward legalizing online casinos is likely to encounter obstacles as debate grows around gambling expansion within the state. The recent end of a two-year moratorium on new casinos in Iowa has sparked opposition to a proposed casino in Cedar
This was his first WSOPC ring, as well as his biggest live cash to date Scott Allacher claimed victory at the World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) Council Bluffs Main Event, earning his first WSOPC ring and a career-high payout of $83,865. The event, held at the Horseshoe Council Bluffs in Iowa, ran from September
Legislators are already taking sides on whether the state needs to add new casinos in 2025 Iowa’s 2025 legislative session promises a heated debate on gambling expansion. Lawmakers are divided on allowing new casinos, with concerns about existing casino revenue and potential benefits sparking disagreement. Representative Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) is leading the charge against new
The Racing Commission will start reviewing applications this week Casino hopefuls in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, are gearing up for a potential new development. A joint application from Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association is expected at the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) by the end of the month, marking the
A bill has been submitted that would lower the tax rate for Iowa’s casinos over the next three years The Iowa House is considering legislation to lower the tax rate for licensed casinos to be comparable to that for casinos in Missouri and Nebraska. Illinois casinos pay varying tax rates based on the games offered
Iowa residents reportedly make the best liars, perfect for bluffing at poker Iowa poker players are the best bluffers because they don’t mind lying to your face. This is based on a recent survey conducted by BetMGM online sportsbook and casino. BetMGM polled over 3,100 people from 44 states to ask them questions about their
An Iowa Representative doesn’t believe the state will put a lot of interest into legalizing online gaming Iowa has one of the strictest gambling regulations and is not open to expanding gambling. This is evidenced by the time taken for the state to legalize gambling. For example, Representative Bobby Kaufmann introduced the online casino bill
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