There are many gambling halls in the state, the majority on docked scows. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino room, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, such as 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; also three eatery’s, biweekly productions, and betting advice. Another large Amerindian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, 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 4 eatery’s. There are several other popular Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Another Iowa water based gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is open 24 hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slot machines, 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 entertainment, and Thursday chemin de fer events.
Iowa casinos provide an awesome amount of tax money to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of a good many state wide activities. Vacationers have gotten bigger at an accelerated percentage accompanied with the request for companies and a gain in working people. Iowa gambling halls have been instrumental to the growth of the economy, and the enthusiasm for wagering in Iowa is absolute.