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There are a number gambling dens located in the commonwealth, the majority on anchored river boats. The biggest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gaming room, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, like 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many styles of poker; as well as three restaurants, daily productions, and gaming lessons. A further big American Indian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slots, and fourteen table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and four restaurants. There are many other dominant Iowa gambling halls, 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 gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. Another Iowa water based gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available all day and night, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot paddle wheel boat gambling den in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday blackjack matches.

Iowa casinos present a great deal of tax income to the government of Iowa, which has enabled the budgeting of a good many commonwealth wide projects. Visitors have increased at an accelerated rate along with the requirement for companies and a gain in employment. Iowa casinos have been instrumental to the advancement of the market, and the excitement for betting in Iowa is widespread.