There are numerous gambling halls located in the commonwealth, the biggest number being on stationary scows. The biggest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino room, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, like chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several styles of poker; as well as 3 restaurants, daily shows, and casino lessons. Another large Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and fourteen table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and 4 restaurants. There are numerous other popular Iowa gambling halls, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slots, and 14 table games. Another Iowa water based gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available never closes, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot riverboat casino in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 tournaments.

Iowa casinos present a great deal of tax money to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of many state wide activities. Visitors have grown at a fast percentage accompanied with the demand for services and an increase in jobs. Iowa gambling halls have been instrumental to the growth of the economy, and the excitement for betting in Iowa is across the board.