In 1989 The state of Iowa passed the first riverboat casino legislation in the nation. This bill allowed Riverboat gambling within the state of Iowa along the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. In 1990 The Dubuque Racing Association was first applicant approved to operate a river gambling boat in the state of Iowa. Across the river in Rock Island, Illinois, Jumer’s CASINO ROCK ISLAND, one of the most lovely of all the casino boats built, was treating Illinois passengers to “unlimited gaming” while Iowa. Gambling and gambling in Iowa has exploded since the riverboats first hit the water 25 years ago. There are now 19 commercial casinos in Iowa — though none yet in Cedar Rapids, despite efforts.
- Riverboat Gambling Dubuque Iowa
- Riverboat Gambling In Council Bluffs Iowa
- Riverboat Gambling On The Mississippi
Riverboat Gambling Dubuque Iowa
This riverboat galleries are dedicated to the many riverboats in a paddle-wheel steamboat style all along the US inland rivers that remind us of the original, historic steamboats plying these waters just a few decades ago.
In this list you’ll find information about each of the boats, picture galleries, calliope music, whistle recordings and some videos.
Riverboat Gambling In Council Bluffs Iowa
Riverboat Gambling On The Mississippi
Columbia, Snake Rivers Beginning in April 2014, the AMERICA EMPRESS, ex EMPRESS OF THE NORTH, will run again on the Columbia and Snake Rivers for the American Queen Steamboat Company after about six years of lay-up. The American Empress is…