Almost $225,000 raised in support of extending the local-option sales tax, which goes to street repairs in Cedar Rapids.
Articles Tagged: Casinos
Campaigns & Elections Oct. 27, 2021 6:00 am1441d ago
Details remain in the works for where developers would build a potential casino ahead of the Nov. 2 vote on the Linn County gaming referendum, which leaves open the door for cities to seek a casino license. If passed, the matter will never come before county voters again.
Opinion Sep. 24, 2021 6:00 am1474d ago
Iowa is saturated in gambling options, with casinos, racetrack casinos, sports betting and a lottery. Iowans wanted to gamble, and our leaders obliged.
State Government Sep. 13, 2021 5:00 pm1484d ago
“Futures betting and a handful of college games are enough to move the needle. That’s how important football is to the sports betting industry,” said Eric Ramsey, analyst for the PlayUSA.com Network.
Local Government Sep. 10, 2021 10:31 am1488d ago
The Linn County Gaming Association rallying for passage of the gaming referendum again on the Nov. 2 ballot on Wednesday committed 8 percent of revenue from a potential future gaming operation to local nonprofits.
Local Government Oct. 13, 2021 3:36 pm1454d ago
A not-for-profit board emerges to support the measure’s passage and leave the door open for Cedar Rapids to again apply for a licensed casino.
Government & Politics Jun. 10, 2021 6:24 pm1579d ago
Sports betting handle also tops $1 billion
Local Government Oct. 13, 2021 3:35 pm1454d ago
Voters’ approval would open the door to another try for a casino in Cedar Rapids
Government & Politics Apr. 9, 2021 1:31 pm1641d ago
Iowans wager nearly $161.44 million in ’March Madness’ month