There are a few gambling halls in the state, the biggest number being on stationary riverboats. The biggest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gaming space, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, like chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many varieties of poker; also 3 eatery’s, biweekly shows, and gaming lessons. Another big American Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are many other popular Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a river boat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. One more Iowa water based gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open all day and night, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. paddle wheel boat gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday vingt-et-un events.
Iowa casinos offer an exceptional amount of tax money to the state government of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of a good many commonwealth wide activities. Visitors have grown at a rapid percentage along with the demand for services and a gain in jobs. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the growth of the market, and the excitement for wagering in Iowa is widespread.