There are a number gambling dens located in the state, most on stationary barges. The grandest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling space, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous varieties of poker; as well as 3 eatery’s, biweekly entertainment, and casino lessons. Another big Amerindian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and four eatery’s. There are many other popular Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a river based gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa river boat casino, The Isle of Capri, is available all day and night, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. water based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday vingt-et-un events.
Iowa casinos offer a great amount of tax money to the government of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of a good many state wide activities. Vacationers have gotten bigger at a fast rate accompanied with the requirement for companies and a growth in working people. Iowa gambling halls have been instrumental to the advancement of the market, and the enthusiasm for gambling in Iowa is widespread.