There are a number casinos located in the commonwealth, most on stationary river boats. The biggest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino room, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, like twenty-one, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous types of poker; also three dining rooms, daily entertainment, and gambling classes. Another substantial American Indian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are several other dominant Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.

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

Iowa casinos offer an exceptional deal of tax income to the state government of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of many commonwealth wide activities. Tourism has grown at a fast rate accompanied with the request for services and a gain in employment. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the expansion of the market, and the affection for gaming in Iowa is across the board.