There are numerous casinos located in the state, the biggest number being on immobilized scows. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gaming space, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; also three dining rooms, daily shows, and betting instructions. An additional substantial Native American gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 dining rooms. There are several other popular Iowa gambling dens, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. One more Iowa water based gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is available all hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot water based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday blackjack tournaments.

Iowa casinos provide an exceptional deal of tax money to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of many state wide activities. Tourism has grown at an accelerated rate along with the requirement for processors and a growth in employment. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the advancement of the economy, and the excitement for wagering in Iowa is widespread.