There are a number gambling dens located in the state, the biggest number being on anchored barges. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino room, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, like blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several varieties of poker; as well as 3 eatery’s, bimonthly entertainment, and gambling classes. Another large Amerindian gambling hall 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 never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four restaurants. There are many other popular Iowa gambling dens, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.

A tinier Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a paddle wheel boat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa river boat casino, The Isle of Capri, is available 24 hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot river based gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday chemin de fer tournaments.

Iowa casinos offer an awesome deal of tax money to the state government of Iowa, which has permitted the budgeting of a good many commonwealth wide activities. Visitors have gotten bigger at a rapid rate accompanied with the request for services and an increase in employment. Iowa gambling dens have been instrumental to the growth of the economy, and the affection for gaming in Iowa is absolute.