Statewide Iowa — The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has hired two companies to do socio-economic studies of the gambling industry.
Racing and Gaming administrator, Brian Ohorilko says they will take a look at several social issues.
Ohorilko says the study is required by the legislature every eight years.
Ohorilko says they decided a couple of different reviews were the best way to get the information.
Ohorilko says the two companies will present their findings at the IRGC’s January meeting. The are paying 245-thousand dollars for both studies.
