There are numerous gambling dens in the commonwealth, most on anchored riverboats. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gaming space, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, like blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; as well as 3 eatery’s, bimonthly entertainment, and gambling instructions. One more big Amerindian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slots, and fourteen table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 dining rooms. There are numerous other dominant Iowa gambling halls, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa water based casino, The Isle of Capri, is open 24 hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. riverboat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday chemin de fer events.
Iowa casinos provide an exceptional deal of tax money to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of a good many state wide projects. Vacationers have grown at an accelerated rate along with the request for companies and a growth in employment. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the expansion of the market, and the affection for gambling in Iowa is across the board.