There are many gambling dens located in the state, the biggest number being on immobilized scows. The biggest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino room, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several varieties of poker; as well as 3 dining rooms, monthly shows, and gaming instructions. A further large American Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slots, and fourteen table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are several other popular Iowa gambling halls, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.
A tinier Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a water based casino 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 paddle wheel boat gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open never closes, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot riverboat casino in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday blackjack tournaments.
Iowa casinos offer an exceptional deal of tax income to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of many commonwealth wide projects. Visitors have grown at an accelerated percentage along with the demand for companies and an increase in working people. Iowa gambling dens have been instrumental to the expansion of the economy, and the enthusiasm for gaming in Iowa is widespread.