There are many casinos in the state, the majority on moored scows. The largest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino room, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, such as twenty-one, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many types of poker; as well as 3 dining rooms, daily entertainment, and gaming instructions. A further large Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. Furthermore, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are numerous other popular Iowa casinos, which includes 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 water based gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. One more Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is available never closes, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. water based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday blackjack tournaments.

Iowa casinos offer an excellent deal of tax income to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of a good many commonwealth wide projects. Tourism has grown at an accelerated percentage along with the requirement for companies and an increase in working people. Iowa casinos have contributed to the advancement of the economy, and the excitement for gaming in Iowa is widespread.