The casino, along with attractions in the Port of Dubuque and Downtown Dubuque, have helped to create a large and growing tourism market in Dubuque. Q Casino is located on Chaplain Schmitt Island, near the Mississippi River. Beginning operations on June 1, 1985, the track became a full-service casino following the introduction of table games in 2005.
It is a member of the Iowa Gaming Association, and shares a gaming license with the Diamond Jo Casino, also in Dubuque. The facility is operated by the non-profit Dubuque Racing Association, its license holder. It used to also function as a greyhound race track until racing ceased there on May 15, 2022. Q Casino (formerly Mystique and Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino) is a casino located in Dubuque, Iowa. Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino (1995-2009)