Iowa, Cedar Rapids and Gaming Commission

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
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
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
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.
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 Ground Break Site
Cedar Rapids Casino Ground Break Site 2/7/2025
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.
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 Crossing Casino & Entertainment center granted license by IRGC
Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment center granted license by IRGC on Thursday morning
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Iowa: Cedar Rapids Casino breaks ground on $275M project after state approval, to open on New Year’s Eve 2026
P2E Chairman Brent Stevens addressed attendees, noting the company’s plans for Iowa’s gaming industry and its past success in ...
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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 ...
Construction begins on Cedar Crossing casino in Cedar Rapids
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Construction to build a new casino in Cedar Rapids is underway. City leaders broke ground on the Cedar ...
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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 ...
New casino coming to Cedar Rapids: How it could impact those in the Quad Cities
Cedar Rapids is officially getting a casino. On Friday, officials broke ground on Cedar Crossing Casino, a $275 million ...
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 ...
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Wasting no time, Cedar Rapids developers host groundbreaking, announce late 2026 opening
A just-approved casino in Cedar Rapids has broken ground and is set to open at the end of 2026, stakeholders say.
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 ...