There are many gambling halls in the state, the biggest number being on docked river boats. The biggest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gambling room, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; including three eatery’s, bimonthly entertainment, and betting advice. Another big American Indian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 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 4 restaurants. There are many other popular Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a paddle wheel boat casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend water based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slots, and 14 table games. Another Iowa paddle wheel boat casino, The Isle of Capri, is open 24 hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot paddle wheel boat casino in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 matches.
Iowa casinos present an excellent deal of tax revenue to the government of Iowa, which has permitted the budgeting of many state wide activities. Visitors have grown at an accelerated rate accompanied with the demand for services and a gain in jobs. Iowa casinos have contributed to the growth of the market, and the enthusiasm for gambling in Iowa is across the board.