There are numerous casinos located in the state, the majority on stationary river boats. The grandest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling space, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, such as 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; also three eatery’s, bimonthly productions, and gambling instructions. A further substantial 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 is open 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four restaurants. There are several other popular Iowa gambling dens, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.
A tinier Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a water based casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slot machines, 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 boat casino, The Isle of Capri, is available all hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. water based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday chemin de fer tournaments.
Iowa casinos present an awesome amount of tax income to the state of Iowa, which has permitted the bankrolling of a good many commonwealth wide projects. Visitors have increased at a rapid percentage along with the requirement for processors and a growth in working people. Iowa casinos have been helpful to the growth of the market, and the excitement for gaming in Iowa is across the board.