There are a few casinos located in the state, most on stationary river boats. The biggest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino space, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, like blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several varieties of poker; including three dining rooms, daily productions, and casino classes. A further big American Indian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slots, and fourteen table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and 4 dining rooms. There are several other popular Iowa gambling dens, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a river boat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. One more Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available 24 hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. river based gambling den in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 matches.
Iowa casinos provide an exceptional amount of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has permitted the funding of a good many state wide projects. Visitors have increased at a rapid percentage accompanied with the requirement for services and a growth in employment. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the growth of the market, and the enthusiasm for betting in Iowa is absolute.