There are many casinos in the state, the majority on docked river boats. The biggest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling area, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, like chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several styles of poker; including 3 eatery’s, bimonthly entertainment, and betting instructions. Another substantial Native American gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. Furthermore, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are many other dominant Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slots, and 14 table games. Another Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is open 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 water based casino in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday blackjack tournaments.
Iowa casinos present a great deal of tax revenue to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of many state wide activities. Vacationers have grown at a rapid percentage accompanied with the demand for services and a growth in jobs. Iowa casinos have been instrumental to the expansion of the economy, and the excitement for gambling in Iowa is absolute.