Cedar Rapids will get its casino license, state board decides; lawsuit likely
After more than a decade of trying to bring a casino to Linn County, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 4-1 to grant a gaming license to build a planned $275 million casino and entertainment center near downtown Cedar Rapids.
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission awards Cedar Rapids license for $275 million casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted 4-1 to award Cedar Rapids a license for the 20th state-licensed casino.
P2E: Cedar Crossing Casino to open New Year’s Eve 2026
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Cedar Rapids and the groups behind the Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center are celebrating the groundbreaking for the $275 million facility. It comes after the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has voted to approve a gaming license for Linn County on Thursday morning, clearing the way for the casino.
Cedar Rapids moves ahead with $275 million casino
Cedar Rapids will move forward with plans for a $275 million casino now that the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission authorized a gaming license for Linn County.
New casino coming to Cedar Rapids: How it could impact those in the Quad Cities
Maxwell estimates that Scott County alone receives about $850,000 annually from casino revenue, and a 10% drop could mean a loss of $85,000. Meanwhile, Davenport city officials said the new casino could result in $200,000 in lost annual revenue for the city.
Cedar Rapids businesses expect new casino to bring more business, soon
Some businesses in northwest Cedar Rapids expect a boom in business once the Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center opens.
Iowa lawmakers divided on new casinos as commission approves Linn County casino
At the Iowa Capitol, a bid for a new casino in Cedar Rapids had sparked a lot of debate over whether the state should block new licenses or leave the decision u
New Cedar Rapids casino to open on New Year’s Eve 2026
The new Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center in northwest Cedar Rapids is slated to open its doors on New Year’s Eve 2026, developers announced
Racing and Gaming Commission approves Cedar Rapids casino project
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted to approve the application for Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center on Thursday morning at its February meeting in Altoona. Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell celebrated the decision,
Cedar Rapids casino plan gets new life as Iowa Senate derails gambling moratorium bill
Despite House support, the Iowa Senate will not consider a 5-year pause on gaming licenses. State regulators may consider Cedar Rapids' casino bid.
Cedar Rapids Mayor reacts to casino moratorium failing to advance through the Iowa Senate
Weighing in on the Trump administration’s actions of the past week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said he didn’t know President Trump would “screw up so soon.” The comment, published Monday by Semafor,
Washington County nonprofits brace for impact as new Cedar Rapids casino threatens funding
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Construction to soon begin on Cedar Crossing Casino as legal challenges mount
Construction will begin soon on a new casino in Cedar Rapids following a ground breaking ceremony on Friday, but legal ...
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What’s next for Iowa’s casino moratorium bill?
Senators in the Iowa Legislature were told to keep their schedule clear Wednesday evening in anticipation of potential floor ...
Casino moratorium bill stalls in Iowa Senate committee
A proposed five-year casino moratorium hit a roadblock Tuesday in the Iowa Senate after sailing through the House. Sen. Ken ...