Iowa, Gaming Commission and Racing

Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission deny two challenges to license for Cedar Crossing Casino
One commission member says even with the decisions it won’t impact Riverside’s ability to challenge the license through the courts.
Iowa commission denies request to pause Cedar Rapids casino license
Iowa’s Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously Monday to deny a request by Riverside Casino & Golf Resort to immediately pause issuance of a gambling license in
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.
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 hopes for third time charm as IRGC votes on gaming license for new casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is set to vote on whether or not Linn County will receive a gaming license on Thursday morning at its regular meeting in A
Fate of proposed Cedar Rapids casino in limbo as new bill makes its way through Iowa legislature
This week the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission is set to decide on granting Linn County a gaming license for a new casino. However, the Iowa
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks after vote to award casino license
See what the Cedar Rapids mayor had to say about the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission's 4-1 vote to award a gaming license for a $275 million casino
Cedar Rapids breaks ground on $275 million casino and entertainment center
Construction is underway for the Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center after more than a decade of efforts from developers.A groundbreaking ceremony wa
Commission members explain their votes on Cedar Rapids casino
During Thursday’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting, each member of the commission delivered a statement explaining their vote on the Cedar Rapids casino project. Listen to the audio here. Read more on the 4-1 vote to approve the state casino license application here.
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.
Cedar Rapids granted casino license by IRGC
The vote comes after some Iowa lawmakers attempted to pass a five-year moratorium to prevent the commission from handing out licenses.
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Commission won’t pause its casino decisions, as lawsuit seeks to block Cedar Rapids casino
: In a brief special virtual meeting Monday morning, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted unanimously not to pause its ...
Gaming commission denies Riverside legal action challenging Linn Co. license decision
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has denied action on legal filings that challenge its Linn County gaming license decision.The commission approved a gaming ...
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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 ...
5-year casino moratorium passes in Iowa House, advances in the Senate
Linn County's impending casino pitch is at risk as lawmakers in the Iowa House and Senate advanced a 5-year pause on new ...
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 ...
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Iowa leaders, businesses and non-profits weigh in on Cedar Crossing Casino as critical meeting looms
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will meet on Thursday morning and will vote on the application for the Cedar Crossing casino project for Cedar ...