There are a number gambling halls located in the state, the majority on docked scows. The biggest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino room, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, such as 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several styles of poker; including three eatery’s, monthly shows, and gambling classes. Another large Amerindian 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 never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and four restaurants. 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 tinier Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling hall 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 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. One more Iowa water based gambling den, 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 river boat casino in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday blackjack matches.

Iowa casinos present an excellent deal of tax revenue to the government of Iowa, which has permitted the funding of many commonwealth wide projects. Tourism has grown at an accelerated percentage along with the request for services and a growth in jobs. Iowa casinos have been helpful to the advancement of the economy, and the excitement for gambling in Iowa is absolute.