Iowa regulators greenlight $275 million casino project in Cedar Rapids
The IRGC's approval follows more than a decade of efforts by the Cedar Rapids Development Group and its gaming partner, Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E), to establish a casino in Iowa’s second-largest city. The decision comes just days after a proposal to impose a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses failed in the Iowa Senate.
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.
Cedar Rapids celebrating groundbreaking of Cedar Crossing Casino
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 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.
Riverside responds to IRGC approval of Cedar Rapids casino
On Thursday, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approved a gaming license for Linn County, laying the foundation for the City of Cedar Rapids to move forward
Cedar Rapids casino gets elusive green light from state
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) is set to decide Thursday whether to grant Linn County the gaming license it needs to one day open the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids. IRGC members will open their meeting at 8:30 a.m. at Prairie Meadows in Altoona.
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approves Cedar Rapids casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) voted 4-1 to approve a gaming license for Linn County, clearing the way for the creation of Cedar Crossing Casino.
Iowa House passes 5-year casino license freeze, impacting Cedar Rapids' new casino plans
In a vote of 68 to 31, the Iowa House passed a 5-year moratorium on casino licenses in the state Thursday, just one week before the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commi
Riverside challenging Cedar Rapids casino license
Riverside Casino, Washington County Riverboat Foundation argue the Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission did not have legal authority to grant a gaming license to Linn County.
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
‘Cataclysmic day for Cedar Rapids' says Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell after IRGC grants gaming license
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.
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The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) has voted to approve a gaming license for Linn County, clearing the way for a proposed casino in Cedar Rapids.
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IRGC to make decision on Linn County Gaming License
Today the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will be deciding on whether or not to grant Linn County a gaming license.