Location: Iowa
Moratorium on new Iowa casinos fails; regulators to rule Thursday on Cedar Rapids proposal
A proposed five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos in Iowa will not be passed into law, a key legislator said Tuesday, clearing... more
Even if Cedar Rapids casino is approved, Iowa lawmakers could still block it
A moratorium bill potentially banning new gaming licenses in Iowa is retroactive, meaning it could overwrite an upcoming decision set to be... more
OPINION: Trouble with a capital ‘C’ for proposed Cedar Rapids casino
I remember watching Saturday morning cartoons as a kid. I watched my cartoon heroes face all kinds of perils. I learned that if you venture... more
Wall Street Bets: Churchill Downs, Las Vegas Strip room rates and revenue, Iowa legislation
Churchill Downs prospects “Inbound focus on Churchill Downs remains active the past several weeks, given the weakness (-7.5% year-to-date,... more
Iowa Senate president calls moratorium on new casinos, passed by House, a ‘jump ball’
A five-year moratorium on new state-licensed casinos easily passed the Iowa House [Thursday], but Iowa Senate President Amy Sinclair... more
Iowa House bans new casinos for five years, in setback for Cedar Rapids
Thursday afternoon, Iowa lawmakers continued with their flurry of action to pass a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses. House... more
Iowa: Political contributions loom large over Cedar Rapids casino decision
As the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) prepares to vote on Feb. 6 on whether to grant Linn County a long-sought casino license, a... more
Iowa lawmakers fast-track casino moratorium that would block Cedar Rapids proposal
Iowa lawmakers hope to fast-track legislation that would thwart Cedar Rapids casino backers’ hopes for a new $275 million facility.... more
Iowa: Fate of Cedar Crossing casino hangs in the balance after meeting
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell calls Thursday’s Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission meeting a win for Linn County, but will... more
Iowa regulator opts-out of decision on Cedar Rapids casino challenge
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission will not make a decision in the petition challenging Cedar Rapids casino efforts. This comes after... more

