Gambling News by House of Odds

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - A Jasper County group is trying to get a casino and resort built in Newton. It's a project that would create 600 jobs in an area hit hard by the closing of Maytag last year.

TAMA ---- Supporters of a proposed casino in the city are cautiously optimistic about their chances after state officials indicated they are willing to discuss whether to issue new licenses.