There are a few gambling halls located in the state, most on stationary riverboats. The biggest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling area, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, such as vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; also three dining rooms, daily entertainment, and betting classes. Another substantial Indian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are many other dominant Iowa gambling dens, including 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 river based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend water based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Another Iowa riverboat gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open all hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. river based gambling den in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday 21 events.
Iowa casinos offer an excellent amount of tax income to the state government of Iowa, which has enabled the budgeting of a good many commonwealth wide projects. Vacationers have increased at a fast rate along with the requirement for processors and a gain in employment. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the growth of the economy, and the enthusiasm for wagering in Iowa is widespread.