There are a number gambling halls located in the commonwealth, the biggest number being on anchored barges. The biggest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino space, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, like vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous varieties of poker; as well as 3 restaurants, biweekly shows, and betting instructions. An additional substantial American Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are several other dominant Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a river boat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slots, and 14 table games. Another Iowa river based gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is open all day and night, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. paddle wheel boat gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 events.

Iowa casinos offer an exceptional amount of tax income to the government of Iowa, which has enabled the funding of many commonwealth wide activities. Tourism has grown at a fast percentage accompanied with the request for services and a growth in jobs. Iowa casinos have been instrumental to the expansion of the economy, and the excitement for wagering in Iowa is absolute.