CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The group behind the proposed Linn County Casino has filed a brief attempting to counter a petition that would block the casino’s approval.
Riverside Casino and Washington County Riverboat Foundation filed a petition for declaratory order challenging the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission’s authority to give Linn County a gaming license in November 2024.
It’s an attempt to block the IRGC from approving the proposed Cedar Crossing casino that would be built near the Quaker Oats factory in Cedar Rapids.
Two market studies were released on Tuesday. They showed a Cedar Rapids casino would add millions of dollars to the state economy, but would cannibalize the revenue of nearby casinos.
Riverside’s casino is projected to see the biggest loss of revenue if a Cedar Rapids casino opens.
On Thursday, the Cedar Rapids Development Group (CRDG) and Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) filed a brief asking the IRGC to intervene in the pending petition.
In the brief, the group argues the IRGC should deny the petition because Linn County voters voted in favor of the gaming license.
Riverside and Washington County Riverboat Foundation will have till Jan. 16 to file a response.
Oral arguments will be held at the IRGC meeting on Jan. 23, and The IRGC is expected to take a verbal vote. A written decision is then expected no later than Jan. 27.
The IRGC is expected to vote on the license on Feb. 6.
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