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Casino
January 21, 2025
Iowa Lawmakers Debate Casino Moratorium as Cedar Rapids Faces Scrutiny
Iowa lawmakers are taking another look at the idea of a casino moratorium while talks about the planned $275 million Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids heat up. Grassley Calls for Consensus on Casino Moratorium as Cedar Rapids Project Hangs in Balance During an appearance on “Iowa Press” on Iowa PBS, House Speaker Pat Grassley […]
Casino
January 10, 2025
Cedar Crossing Asks IRGC to Allow the Casino to Move Forward
The proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Linn County remains a point of contention amid discussions about its feasibility and whether it would hurt existing businesses. In November, a legal challenge directed against the country stuttered the progress. Now, the developers are seeking to deny the challenge and move forward. Cedar Crossing Developers Want to Move […]
Casino
January 8, 2025
Cedar Crossing Casino May Arrive in Crowded Market in Iowa
A key focal point of any permission issued to a new casino is to ensure that it does not end up cannibalizing existing properties. The proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Linn County may miss the mark by a wide margin after two new feasibility studies have wrestled with whether the project would be a boon […]
Casino
October 7, 2024
Iowa Casinos Oppose Cedar Rapids Resort Development
Iowa casinos have expressed concerns regarding the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center in Cedar Rapids, fearing that the development could significantly impact their bottom lines. During a recent Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) meeting, Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) presented its application for the new casino, identifying its potential effects on nearby […]
Industry
September 25, 2024
Iowa Man Charged After Using Disabled Sibling’s Card for Gambling
Problem gambling or at-risk gambling can often push people into unlawful actions. While some may consider hiding their actual gambling expenses, others may resort to petty crimes, theft, fraud or other unlawful activities that are subject to penalties in a court of law. In one such criminal case from Iowa, a man was arrested after […]
Legal
September 25, 2024
Authorities Arrest VIP Gaming Lounge Robber
The North Sioux City Police have arrested a man shortly after he tried to rob a gaming lounge in the city. The 29-year-old suspect has been booked at The Woodbury County Jail on Sunday, according to reports. The Man Attempted to Rob a Casino Richard Headid, chief of the local police, said that his team […]
Industry
August 30, 2024
Iowa’s Top iGaming Proponent Doesn’t Plan to File a New Bill
Iowa State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann, one of the staunchest supporters of iGaming in the state, said that he doesn’t have any plans to introduce a new online casino bill. However, he emphasized that he would continue to support such efforts if they were introduced by someone else. Kaufmann Is No Longer Qualified to Introduce an […]
Legal
July 22, 2024
Iowa AG Moves to Dismiss Lawsuit Filed by Athletes over Gambling Probe
Brenna Bird, Iowa’s Attorney General, reportedly seeks the dismissal of a lawsuit filed against the state by athletes who were accused of placing illegal sports wagers in a massive scandal. A betting probe in Iowa from September saw more than two dozen current and former athletes face charges over alleged illegal wagers. The athletes were […]
Industry
July 19, 2024
Banned Player Wins Casino Jackpot, Gets Arrested
A banned Iowa player won a jackpot in a casino, despite being self-excluded. The man, who used a fake identity, was arrested, prompting an investigation into the matter. Matthew James Wessels, 43, was a self-excluded player who enrolled in the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s self-exclusion program in January last year. However, Wessels couldn’t […]
Casino
June 27, 2024
Iowa: Linn County Casino Developers Consider Reapplying for License
The future developers of a proposed casino project in Linn County, Iowa, anticipate applying for a license with the state gambling regulator once again. The latest push marks a years-long effort toward expanding land-based gambling. Over the last decade, the Iowa gambling watchdog, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC), declined two proposals calling for […]
