Gambling Council Bluffs 1993-1994

Gambling Council Bluffs 1993-1994

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Gambling Council Bluffs 1993-1994

Local Leaders Map Strategy On Gambling November 4, 1993
Gambling Boat Chances Gain Steam - But developers are still looking for changes in Iowa laws November 5, 1993
Reno Group: Bluffs Plan Ready To Go November 6, 1993
City Refuses To Consider Riverboat Casino Proposal November 9, 1993
Casino Turns Junk Yard Into 'Paradise' November 10, 1993
Special Session Set On Gambling Issues November 29, 1993
City Sets Deadline For Casino November 30, 1993
Developers Outline Casino Plan December 1, 1993
State Told To Deal On Gambling December 7, 1993
Developer Chides Council On Casino December 23, 1993
City Expects To Get Five Casino Proposals Today December 30, 1993
Six Make Proposals For Casino December 31, 1993
City Council Can't Agree On Timeline January 11, 1994
City Urged To Slow Down On Casino January 12, 1994
Developer Critical Of Riverside January 25, 1994
Casino Proposals Topic Of Session January 31, 1994
City Sets Guidelines For Casinos February 1, 1994
Casino Developer Drops Out - Local officials not included in lobby to ease gaming laws February 7, 1994
Vote Set On Casino Proposal Guidelines February 7, 1994
Gambling Advocates Optimistic February 9, 1994
Legislators Question Ipsco Incentive Plan February 13, 1994
Coalition Could Slow Other Gambling Efforts February 13, 1994
Blair: Indian Casino Deals Killing Gambling Industry February 25, 1994
Casino Developer Drops Out Of Bluffs Riverboat Picture March 4, 1994
Mayor Names Casino Plan Review Group March 9, 1994
Panel Stresses Development March 19, 1994
Casino Could Bring . . . March 23, 1994
Council Bluffs' Three Riverboat Casino Proposals - Grand Casinos of Iowa; Harveys Casino Resorts; Par-A-Dice Gaming Corp. March 27, 1994
CBBA Asks Council To Reach Riverboat Casino Consensus March 31, 1994
Vote Pleases Potential Developers March 31, 1994
Iowa Gaming Keeps Quiet On Casino Proposal April 3, 1994
Complex Negotiations Will Decide Who Docks In Bluffs April 3, 1994
Grand Says Casino Study Was Biased April 13, 1994
Iowa West To Propose May 17 Vote April 13, 1994
Criticism Draws Mixed Reactions April 14, 1994
Indians Shift Gears April 15, 1994
City Readies Negotiations Over Casino April 26, 1994
Slot Revenue May Fund 'Public Safety' April 26, 1994
Casino Doesn't Worry Police May 1, 1994
Ad Blitz Aimed At Vote Turnout May 5, 1994
Sioux City May Get Second Boat May 19, 1994
Commission May Limit Riverboats - Fleet of floating casinos unlikely in Council Bluffs May 20, 1994
Nearly $29,000 Spent to Pass Gaming Issues May 23, 1994
Council Deadlock Sinks Development May 24, 1994
State May Limit Riverboat Licenses May 26, 1994
Zoning May Sink Some Of Casinos - Hanafan could veto Narrows, other sites May 29, 1994
Commission Requests New Zoning Category - A-3 classification planned for regulating riverboats June 11, 1994
Negotiating Team Named June 14, 1994
City Begins Riverboat Negotiations June 16, 1994
City Nears End Of Casino Talks June 17, 1994
Sioux City To Retain Exclusivity - Official says commission won't discuss Missouri River June 20, 1994
Filing First Won't Help Riverboats - No deadline set yet for casino applications June 21, 1994
Davenport Pins High Hopes On High Stakes June 26, 1994
President Anchors Development June 26, 1994
Exclusivity Decision Delayed July 21, 1994
Plans 'Hampered' Without Westwood July 26, 1994
Hornblower Keeps Casino Hopes Afloat - San Francisco firm eyes western theme for Bluffs July 31, 1994
Ketterer Defends Action On Casino August 25, 1994
Exclusivity Question Postponed August 26, 1994
Federal Judge Takes Casino Land Dispute September 1, 1994
Omaha Files Brief In Court Showdown September 8, 1994
Gaming Group Will Sponsor Both Ventures - Carter Lake officials express excitement about decision September 9, 1994
Request For Exclusivity Review Withdrawn September 15, 1994
Six Developers Apply For Gaming Licenses -
Par-a-Dice plan features $26M boat; Ameristar considers amusement park; Harveys plan features convention center; Iowa Gaming plan would have mini golf; Abbot proposal includes bar, deli; President boat would hold 1,300 passengers September 20, 1994
Developers: Market Can Support Two Riverboats September 20, 1994
County Wants Licenses Tied To Land-Based Development September 26, 1994
Ethics Law May Prohibit Casino Trips - County lacks financing to check out developers September 30, 1994
Casinos Bow Out Of Review - Spokesman: Review process moot after endorsement October 19, 1994
City Keeps Close Eye On County October 25, 1994
Developers Like Bluffs Market October 26, 1994
Boomtown Adds Hotel To Project October 27, 1994
CBBA Sets Discussion On Gaming November 1, 1994
Analysis Won't Include Number Of Riverboats November 10, 1994
Par-a-Dice Will Present Casino Plan - Officials to present plan at open house November 14, 1994
Battle Rages On For River Gaming Rights - Commission delays action on exclusivity until January November 19, 1994
Commission Eyes Limits On Gambling November 19, 1994
Study: One Boat Enough - Gambling market analysis projects $147M take for casinos November 30, 1994
Casino Licenses Headed To Court? December 26, 1994

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