There are numerous casinos located in the state, the majority on docked riverboats. The largest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gambling room, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; including 3 restaurants, daily shows, and betting advice. A further big Indian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slots, and 14 table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and 4 restaurants. There are several other popular Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend water based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slots, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa water based gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open never closes, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot riverboat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday blackjack tournaments.
Iowa casinos provide an exceptional deal of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has enabled the bankrolling of many commonwealth wide activities. Vacationers have gotten bigger at an accelerated rate along with the demand for processors and an increase in employment. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the expansion of the economy, and the excitement for gaming in Iowa is widespread.