![]() ![]() In April 1984, a 20-year, $7.9 million bond referendum was put before the voters, and passed with a solid 70% majority. ![]() ![]() A group of Dubuque citizens, originally affiliated with the city's convention and visitors bureau, formed the independent, non-profit Dubuque Racing Association to study the feasibility of opening a race track in Dubuque. The bill permitted the opening of horse and greyhound race tracks in Iowa. With the onset of the "Farm Crisis," and a successive economic recession, the Iowa State Legislature passed the Pari-mutuel Wagering Act in 1984, with the hope of jumpstarting the state's economy. The casino features two entertainment venues-the Cabaret venue for national and 'tribute' musical performers plus the Bonkerz Comedy Club, and the Encore stage in the casino showcasing local musical acts every weekend. The operation also has four restaurants-the Champagne Steakhouse, Bon Appetit Buffet, The Players Club Sports Bar and The Players Club Express in the greyhound track seating area, and Houlihan's adjacent to the facility. It has 1,000 slot, keno, and video poker machines, and table games including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Three-card poker, Four-card poker, Pai Gow poker, Let it Ride, Texas Hold 'em and Ultimate Texas Hold 'em. Q Casino is currently the larger of Dubuque's two casinos, with 29,600 square feet (2,750 m 2) of gaming space. ![]()
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