Despite House support, the Iowa Senate will not consider a 5-year pause on gaming licenses. State regulators may consider Cedar Rapids' casino bid.

In a move that surprised Cedar Rapids city officials and business leaders, Iowa lawmakers will not block a proposal for a casino in town. Just last week members of the Iowa House voted in favor of a five-year moratorium on new casino licenses granted by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission.

A moratorium bill to stall gaming licenses in the state until 2030 died in an Iowa Senate committee Tuesday."In the interest in moving this session forward to o