State Regulators ready to review proposed casino sale

(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Racing and Gaming Administrator Tina Eick says they have been contacted about the interest of Churchill Downs in potentially selling off their regional casinos including the Hard Rock in Sioux City. Eick says the state would have the final say if there is a sale.

Eick says the new owner would start off like every other owner.

She says that is an extensive review of the owners and their finances.

Eick says they are currently in that process for the sale of the Caesars Entertainment casinos in Iowa.

That sale would include the Horshoe in Council Bluffs, Harrah’s in Council Bluffs and the Isle Casinos in Bettendorf and Waterloo.