There are a number gambling halls located in the state, the majority on stationary scows. The biggest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino room, 1,500 slot machines, thirty table games, like vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many styles of poker; as well as three restaurants, monthly shows, and betting classes. Another large Indian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and fourteen table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and four eatery’s. There are numerous other popular Iowa gambling halls, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a river boat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. Another Iowa water based casino, The Isle of Capri, is available all day and night, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. river based casino in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday 21 matches.

Iowa casinos offer an exceptional amount of tax revenue to the state government of Iowa, which has enabled the funding of a good many state wide projects. Vacationers have grown at a rapid rate along with the demand for companies and a gain in employment. Iowa gambling dens have been instrumental to the expansion of the economy, and the excitement for gambling in Iowa is absolute.