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Senate committee advances moratorium on new Iowa casinos, removes e-gaming study
Summary
A Senate committee approved an amendment removing a planned e-gaming study and voted to advance Senate Study Bill 1069, which places a moratorium on new casinos in Iowa until 02/1930, and sets policy guidance for the Racing and Gaming Commission.
A Senate committee voted to advance Senate Study Bill 1069 as amended, adopting a moratorium on new casinos in Iowa "until 02/1930" and removing language that would have directed a study of e-gaming, committee members said.
The amendment to remove the e-gaming study was moved by Senator Webster and approved by voice vote; Senator Webster then moved the bill as amended and the committee advanced the measure on a roll call, the clerk reported. The committee record in the meeting transcript shows a recorded "Aye" from Senator Webb; the clerk said the bill "moves under the calendar under rule 40." The bill text as described to the committee places a temporary ban on new casino licenses and directs rules and background guidance for the Racing and Gaming Commission for future casino…
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