Des Moines, IA- The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission set the timeline Friday for new license applications.
Radio Iowa reports that the process includes a gambling market study and proposals to do that are due August 15th. Applications for those interested in getting a license are due one month later.
The commission will hear presentations on potential new casinos in October. The market study is due at the end of December with a public presentation in January.
It’s anticipated the IRGC will make a decision on awarding any new licenses in February.
A group in Linn County is proposing a casino in Cedar Rapids, but not other proposals have been made public.
