There are a number casinos located in the state, the biggest number being on immobilized riverboats. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gaming room, 1,500 slot machines, thirty table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many styles of poker; as well as three dining rooms, bimonthly shows, and gambling instructions. Another big American Indian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 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 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are numerous other popular Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a river based casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. One more Iowa water based gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available 24 hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. riverboat gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday blackjack tournaments.
Iowa casinos offer an exceptional deal of tax revenue to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of a good many state wide projects. Vacationers have gotten bigger at an accelerated percentage accompanied with the request for services and an increase in employment. Iowa casinos have contributed to the expansion of the market, and the excitement for gaming in Iowa is widespread.