Beginning operations on June 1, 1985, the track became a full-service casino following the introduction of table games in 2005.

In 1994, the Iowa Legislature passed another bill, allowing for the installation of slot machines at land-based casinos in the state.

A $10 million renovation includes incorporating a French theme throughout the casino, as well as adding a new steakhouse, buffet, and entertainment area.

On the eve of its 20th anniversary, in May 2005, the casino completed a $33 million expansion and renovation project, tripling the size of the gaming floor to 29,000 square feet (2,700 m2).

The facility also became a full-service casino, by adding table games and a poker room for the first time.

[6] The expansion greatly increased the casino's market share, with attendance rising to over a million visitors in the following year.