The racing commission put Woodbury County’s license up for bid after months of failed talks on a new long-term deal between Argosy’s owner, Penn National Gaming Inc., and the nonprofit group. Mayor Bob Scott said the city is prepared the support the project.Įarlier this year, the state regulatory board decided to replace the Argosy Sioux City riverboat casino docked on the Missouri River with a land-based casino. "This facility will become a destination for people around the country with an exciting entertainment and amenities," said Mark Monson, president of the Missouri River Historical Development board. The complex would employ over 500 people. The deal is contingent upon the nonprofit group and Sioux City Entertainment securing a gambling license. The project, called Hard Rock Casino Sioux City, would be developed by Sioux City Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Gaming, which owns the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas and properties around the country. The Missouri River Historical Development board on Wednesday agreed to back a plan from Warner Gaming, the Sioux City Journal reported. SIOUX CITY, Iowa – A nonprofit group that jointly holds a casino license in Woodbury County in Iowa will unite with a Las Vegas company to develop a $100 million Hard Rock-themed casino and entertainment center in downtown Sioux City.
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