Quad Cities (SPECIAL) – In 1991, the Quad Cities launched a nationwide resurgence of riverboat gambling when the historic Diamond Lady in Bettendorf unveiled its games of chance, just 30 minutes before the President in Davenport. The Quad Cities was the first area in the U.S. to offer riverboat gaming 20 years ago.

One year later, in March of 1992, the Rock Island Boatworks featuring the Casino Rock Island began its gaming cruises. Today, three casinos still operate daily in the Quad Cities.

Located on the Mississippi River in the Midwest, the Quad Cities is comprised of Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa; Rock Island and Moline/East Moline, Illinois; and surrounding communities. The Quad Cities is within a day‚s drive of several metropolitan areas such as Chicago, St. Louis, Des Moines, and Minneapolis.

The Quad Cities is celebrating the 20th anniversary of riverboat gaming that began April 1, 1991.