Iowa
Regulatory Agency
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
717 East Court Ave.
Suite B
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-281-7352
Website
Industry Association
Iowa Gaming Association
4401 Westown Parkway, Suite 209
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-267-9200
Website
| Current # of Operating Casinos | 18 |
|---|---|
| Gaming Format | Riverboat, land-based and racetrack casinos with slots and table games |
| Casino Employees | 9,558 |
| Casino Employee Wages | $341.09 million (includes tips and benefits) |
| Gross Casino Gaming Revenue | $1.467 billion |
| Gaming Tax Revenue | $334.43 million |
| How Taxes Spent | Infrastructure, schools and universities, the environment, tourism projects, cultural initiatives, general fund |
| Legalization Date | 1989 |
| First Casino Opening Date | 1991 |
| State Gaming Tax Rate |
Graduated tax rate with a maximum of up to 22% on gross gaming revenue at riverboats and up to 24% at racetracks with slots and table games with gaming revenue exceeding $100 million |
| Mode of Legalization | Local option vote, legislative action |
| Admissions | 22.59 million |
