Operators of the state’s news casino in Cedar Rapids announced they will be opening sooner than projected. Kim Pang is the general manager of Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center.
Pang says everything has fallen into place during construction.
Pang says the entertainment center is an important part of the 275 million-dollar development along the Cedar River.
There is also a comedy club. Pang says they will start adding employees in another month.
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission turned down a requests for a casino license from Cedar Rapids in 2014 and 2017 before approving a license in February of 2025. Pang says everyone is ready for the opening.
The casino will include 700 slot machines and 22 table games
