There are a few casinos in the state, most on docked scows. The biggest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gaming room, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, like 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous types of poker; also three eatery’s, daily shows, and gaming classes. Another big Native American gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slots, and fourteen table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and four eatery’s. There are several other popular Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a river based gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slots, and 14 table games. Another Iowa river boat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available all day and night, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot paddle wheel boat gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday blackjack matches.
Iowa casinos offer a fantastic deal of tax money to the government of Iowa, which has permitted the budgeting of a good many state wide activities. Tourism has grown at an accelerated percentage accompanied with the demand for companies and a gain in employment. Iowa gambling dens have been helpful to the growth of the market, and the enthusiasm for gambling in Iowa is across the board.