The Isle® Casino Hotel Bettendorf is proud to reinvest in Bettendorf, Scott County and Iowa.
Total taxes paid for Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission in 2008
State of Iowa – $19,763,791.28 (less gamblers assistance fund)
The gaming industry is the sole contributor to the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund, the Vision Iowa Fund, the Environment First Fund and the School Infrastructure Fund. More than $1,000,000,000 (one billion dollars) has been channeled into the Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund through Casino Gaming Taxes.
Scott County Regional Authority – $3,867,897.05
The SCRA is a non-profit corporation that distributes gaming revenues received from Isle® Casino Hotel Bettendorf. Funds are distributed to educational institutions, government and qualified non-profit organizations through a grant process.
Iowa Gambling Treatment Fund – $471,694.78
The Iowa Gambling Treatment Fund uses the money for treatment, education, public information and awareness and to support their help line.
Scott County – $471,694.78
Scott County allocates all of the money they receive from Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf to capital improvements (one time projects).
City of Bettendorf – $2,028,287.49
The City of Bettendorf receives approximately 2 million dollars per year from the Isle® Casino Hotel Bettendorf. Numerous city projects and purchases are completed from Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf tax dollars: family aquatics center, indoor lap pool, road projects, community celebrations, vehicle replacements, bike paths and city beautification & improvements…Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf tax dollars at work for the City of Bettendorf.
Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Quad Cities offers a fun, interesting and unique getaway destination. The area lets visitors experience a riverfront city atmosphere along the mighty Mississippi River with great attractions, historic neighborhoods, riverboat casinos, non-gaming riverboat cruises, delicious Midwestern style cuisine, outdoor recreation, world-class festivals, luxury accommodations, wonderful museums, galleries and unique shopping experiences. Located in the heart of the Midwest, the Quad Cities is within a day's drive of several major metropolitan areas such as Chicago, St. Louis, Des Moines and Minneapolis. In addition, the area is a stop along I-80, one of the nation's major cross-country interstates. The area is also served by I-88, I-74, several major state highways and the Quad City International Airport in Moline, Illinois.