There are a number gambling dens located in the commonwealth, most on immobilized scows. The biggest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gaming room, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many varieties of poker; as well as three dining rooms, bimonthly productions, and gaming advice. A further big Native American casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and 14 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 restaurants. There are numerous other popular Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a river boat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa water based casino, The Isle of Capri, is open 24 hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. riverboat gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday chemin de fer events.
Iowa casinos provide an awesome amount of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has enabled the budgeting of many state wide projects. Visitors have grown at a fast percentage along with the requirement for processors and a gain in jobs. Iowa casinos have been instrumental to the expansion of the market, and the excitement for wagering in Iowa is across the board.