Cedar Crossings Casino Delays Grand Opening
The Cedar Rapids casino will now open to the public on November 23, 2026, instead of November 19.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Casino
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Cedar Crossings Casino has postponed its public grand opening from November 19 to November 23, 2026, the casino announced on Monday, November 9. Preview days for invited guests will be held the week of November 16 before the public opening.
Why it matters
The delay gives casino staff additional time to prepare to greet opening day crowds. For Cedar Rapids residents, the postponed date shifts when the $275 million venue becomes available to the public.
The casino cost $275 million to construct and will open with 700 slot machines and 22 table games. The public opening is set for noon on Monday, November 23, 2026, four days later than originally planned.
The players
Cedar Crossings Casino
The Cedar Rapids gaming venue set to open to the public after a $275 million construction project.
Kim Pang
The general manager of Cedar Crossings Casino, responsible for overseeing the property's preparations for opening.
The details
The Cedar Crossings Casino will include bars, restaurants, and other amenities alongside its gaming floor. General manager Kim Pang oversees the property, which is located in Cedar Rapids. Preview days for invited guests, including construction contributors, will precede the public opening.
Timeline
Nov. 19, 2026: Original public opening date, now postponed.
Week of Nov. 16, 2026: Preview days for invited guests.
Nov. 23, 2026: Public grand opening at noon.
Market Landscape
Cedar Crossings is among the newer large-scale gaming properties in Iowa, where commercial casino licensing has broadened beyond traditional riverboat operations. The $275 million investment and 700-slot floor place it among the more substantial recent entrants in the state's gaming market.
Cedar Rapids residents planning a visit should note the public opening is now set for noon on Monday, November 23, 2026, rather than November 19. Those interested in the 700 slot machines and 22 table games will have to wait until the new date to play on the public floor.
The takeaway
Visitors planning to attend the grand opening should plan for the new November 23 date rather than November 19. Those wanting a preview experience should check whether they qualify for the invited guest preview days the week of November 16.
What happens next
Preview days for invited guests are scheduled for the week of November 16, 2026, ahead of the public grand opening on November 23, 2026.
Further reading
Explore more Cedar Rapids casino coverage to see how the city's gaming market is developing.
More information
Find official details on the Cedar Crossings Casino official details page.
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