There are a number gambling dens located in the commonwealth, most on stationary river boats. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gaming area, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, like 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous types of poker; including three restaurants, biweekly shows, and casino lessons. One more substantial Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. Also, 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 eatery’s. There are several other dominant Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.
A tinier Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Another Iowa river based gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available all hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot riverboat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday vingt-et-un matches.
Iowa casinos provide a fantastic deal of tax income to the state of Iowa, which has permitted the budgeting of many commonwealth wide projects. Tourism has increased 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 betting in Iowa is widespread.