There are a number gambling dens located in the state, most on stationary river boats. The biggest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino space, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, like vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several styles of poker; including three restaurants, bimonthly productions, and betting advice. One more large Native American casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are several other popular Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.
A tinier Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a water based casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 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. One more Iowa river based gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available all day and night, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. river based casino in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday vingt-et-un events.
Iowa casinos offer a great deal of tax money to the state government of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of a lot of state wide projects. Tourism has increased at an accelerated rate along with the requirement for processors and an increase in employment. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the growth of the market, and the enthusiasm for betting in Iowa is across the board.