Construction on Cedar Rapids’ long-anticipated casino project officially commenced following regulatory approval, with developers celebrating the milestone at a groundbreaking ceremony. The $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center is scheduled to open on New Year’s Eve 2026, offer
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell calls Thursday’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting a win for Linn County, but will it be enough to move the casino project forward?Mayor O’Donnell said, “The city, alongside P2E and all of our local partners, are leaving it all on the field.”Giving it the
$2.25 billion in economic impact over 10 years. That’s the result of study released Monday on the impact of the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center in Cedar Rapids.Monday, Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS), released a report about the profitability and economic impact of the ca
Legislation blocking a new casino from being built in Iowa is expected to be brought up early on during the 2025 legislative session. The legislation is in direct response to Cedar Rapids hopes to build Cedar Crossing Casino.GOP House Rep. Bobby Kaufmann said he’s expecting the bill to look very sim
Two market studies released ahead of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s decision on the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Linn County reveal significant financial implications for the state’s gaming industry.The studies, conducted by Marquette Advisors of Minneapolis and The Innovation Group of
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved a development agreement for the Cedar Crossing casino during a public hearing Tuesday evening.“We’re talking about an entertainment complex very close to the heart of downtown, which we have supported in other areas. And, I think any community, you know, would
Reactions are pouring in from local casino owners following Thursday’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting regarding a new casino in Cedar Rapids.During the meeting, the Linn County Gaming Association formally presented its application for the Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids.The Presiden
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