The casino began as a riverboat casino named The President in 1991 shortly after the legalization of gambling in Iowa.
It is owned by Elite Casino Resorts which also owns Riverside Casino & Golf Resort in Riverside, IA and Grand Falls Casino Resort located in Lyon County, IA. It is adjacent to the intersection of I-80 and I-74. 'Rhythm City Casino Resort is a casino and resort located in Davenport, Iowa, with over 32,000 square feet of gaming space with 1,000 slot machines, 25 table games, the Elite Sports Book, a hotel, three restaurants, a full service spa and an event center.