There are numerous gambling halls located in the state, most on stationary riverboats. The largest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling space, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, like twenty-one, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous types of poker; also 3 dining rooms, daily entertainment, and casino lessons. Another substantial American Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and four eatery’s. There are numerous other popular Iowa gambling halls, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A tinier Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a paddle wheel boat casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Another Iowa riverboat casino, The Isle of Capri, is open never closes, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. paddle wheel boat casino in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 tournaments.
Iowa casinos offer an excellent deal of tax money to the state government of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of a lot of state wide projects. Vacationers have increased at a fast percentage along with the requirement for services and a growth in jobs. Iowa gambling dens have been helpful to the growth of the economy, and the excitement for gaming in Iowa is absolute.