There are a number gambling dens located in the state, the biggest number being on docked river boats. The largest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gaming area, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous types of poker; also 3 eatery’s, bimonthly shows, and casino instructions. Another large Native American 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 is open 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are many other dominant Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

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

Iowa casinos offer an awesome amount of tax money to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of many commonwealth wide activities. Vacationers have increased at a fast percentage along with the demand for services and a growth in jobs. Iowa gambling dens have been instrumental to the advancement of the economy, and the enthusiasm for gaming in Iowa is absolute.