Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission set to review Cedar Rapids casino proposal

The owners of Riverside Casino and Golf Resort filed a petition to disqualify Linn County and Cedar Rapids as acceptable host locations for a commercial casino, and the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission unanimously agreed to review it.

According to Riverside's petition for declaratory relief, the 2021 referendum, which was approved by 55% of Linn County voters, only extended the gaming provisions from a 2013 referendum rather than authorizing gambling.

 

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The owners of Riverside Casino and Golf Resort challenged Linn County and Cedar Rapids as potential casino host locations, arguing that a 2021 referendum extended, rather than authorized, gambling provisions from 2013. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission has agreed to review the petition, reflecting ongoing legal and regulatory complexities in approving new gaming venues in Iowa.