There are many gambling halls located in the state, the biggest number being on immobilized riverboats. The grandest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling space, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, such as 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several styles of poker; as well as three eatery’s, bimonthly productions, and gaming classes. An additional large American 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 never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and four eatery’s. There are several other popular Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a river based casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. One more Iowa river based casino, The Isle of Capri, is open all day and night, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot river based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 events.

Iowa casinos present an excellent deal of tax income to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of a good many state wide activities. Vacationers have increased at an accelerated rate along with the demand for companies and a gain in jobs. Iowa gambling dens have been helpful to the growth of the economy, and the affection for betting in Iowa is widespread.