There are a number gambling halls located in the state, the majority on stationary riverboats. The biggest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino area, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, like blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous styles of poker; as well as three eatery’s, bimonthly shows, and betting lessons. Another substantial Native American gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are many other popular Iowa gambling halls, including 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 riverboat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. Another Iowa water based casino, The Isle of Capri, is available all day and night, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. river boat casino in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday blackjack events.
Iowa casinos provide a fantastic amount of tax money to the state of Iowa, which has permitted the bankrolling of many state wide projects. Tourism has increased at a rapid rate along with the requirement for services and a gain in employment. Iowa gambling halls have been helpful to the advancement of the economy, and the enthusiasm for gaming in Iowa is widespread.