CONTACT:
Wes Ehrecke
President & CEO
Iowa Gaming Association
515-229-5056
Members of Iowa Newspaper Association
As a valuable resource and a worthwhile future reference; you will find two updated collateral pieces intended to heighten awareness of the many economic and entertainment benefits Iowa’s 19 commercial casinos (not tribal or Lottery) provide:
- The 2-page ‘pie chart’ that summarizes the many visionary projects and programs the Iowa Legislature allocated dollars during this past 2023 session and fiscal year; the industry helped fund many worthy initiatives with over $368 million from the casinos’ gaming tax revenue!
- The
4-page piece highlights the 19 casino locations and their many amenities beyond
the gaming floor to tout how each property is a premier entertainment
destination for their respective community and region.
- This
summary also touts that the gaming industry continues to be resilient and
remains collectively strong with an annual Iowa economic impact of over $1
billion when combining:
- stable employment with over $271 million in wages and benefits for nearly 6800 employees
- a successful Buy Iowa First program purchasing more than $239 million of products and services from Iowa based companies
- $115 million in donations plus contributed for charitable grants to thousands of beneficial non-profit projects
- significant gaming tax revenue generated for the legislature including combined $452 million in federal-state-county-local taxes paid.
- This
summary also touts that the gaming industry continues to be resilient and
remains collectively strong with an annual Iowa economic impact of over $1
billion when combining:
I offer to be a resource for any gaming-related questions.
P.S. For added information, visit www.iowagaming.org for more links to pertinent information.
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