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Tuesday, April 30, 2013  Online poker is back: Nation's first legal, real-money site launches in Las Vegas

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  Iowa is now one of two states that issues only lifetime bans.

Thursday, February 28, 2013  As trend wanes, casinos in Las Vegas and on Mississippi riverboats fold on poker rooms

Wednesday, January 02, 2013  The Iowa Lottery is urging Congress to reject proposals to authorize federal regulation of Internet gambling.

Friday, July 27, 2012  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Thursday, August 04, 2011  Alex Rodriguez will be interviewed by MLB in investigation into illegal poker games.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Friday, February 25, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

Saturday, February 05, 2011  The scenes that led to the Bellagio bandit's downfall look less like "Ocean's Eleven" and more like "America's Dumbest Criminals."

Wednesday, October 13, 2010  A longtime opponent of casinos in Iowa say he's convinced gambling is bad for the state, but it's unlikely he'll convince voters to shut down an industry that employs thousands and is a top tourist attraction.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010  As the recession drags on, more Iowans are seeking treatment for gambling addiction.

Tuesday, August 10, 2010  Casino supporters and opponents can still voice their opinions this November.

Friday, July 23, 2010  The Iowa Legislative Services Agency says the state brought in $564.1 million in tax receipts last month, a boost of $44.3 million compared with June last year.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  The recession has taken a hit on Iowa casino, where revenues have dropped for the first time since 1993.

Friday, May 07, 2010  Iowa gambling regulators say a vote is still set for next week on new casino licenses despite an investigation into political contributions to Gov. Chet Culver's re-election campaign.