There are numerous gambling dens located in the state, the majority on stationary barges. The largest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino room, 1,500 slot machines, thirty table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several styles of poker; as well as three restaurants, biweekly shows, and betting instructions. A further substantial American Indian 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 never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and 4 restaurants. There are numerous other dominant Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a river based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. One more Iowa river boat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is open all day and night, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot water based casino in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday chemin de fer matches.
Iowa casinos provide a great amount of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has permitted the bankrolling of a lot of commonwealth wide projects. Tourism has grown at a fast rate along with the requirement for companies and an increase in employment. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the expansion of the market, and the affection for gambling in Iowa is widespread.