There are many casinos in the state, the biggest number being on anchored river boats. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino room, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several varieties of poker; as well as 3 eatery’s, bimonthly entertainment, and casino lessons. Another large American Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and fourteen table games. Furthermore, 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 dining rooms. There are many other popular Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. One more Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available 24 hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot river boat gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday blackjack matches.
Iowa casinos provide an excellent amount of tax revenue to the state government of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of a lot of state wide activities. Tourism has gotten bigger at a fast rate accompanied with the requirement for processors and a growth in working people. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the advancement of the market, and the enthusiasm for gaming in Iowa is widespread.