There are numerous gambling halls located in the state, the biggest number being on docked river boats. The grandest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino area, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several styles of poker; including 3 eatery’s, daily shows, and gaming advice. A further substantial Native American gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slot machines, and fourteen table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are several other popular Iowa gambling halls, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A tinier Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Another Iowa river based casino, The Isle of Capri, is open never closes, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. paddle wheel boat gambling den in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 tournaments.
Iowa casinos offer a great amount of tax income to the state of Iowa, which has enabled the bankrolling of many commonwealth wide activities. Vacationers have grown at a fast rate along with the demand for services and an increase in working people. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the growth of the economy, and the excitement for gambling in Iowa is widespread.