There are many gambling halls in the state, the biggest number being on stationary river boats. The biggest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino space, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, such as vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; as well as 3 eatery’s, biweekly entertainment, and gaming instructions. One more substantial American Indian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are several other popular Iowa gambling halls, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

A tinier Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a river based casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available never closes, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. riverboat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday vingt-et-un matches.

Iowa casinos provide an awesome deal of tax money to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of a good many state wide projects. Tourism has gotten bigger at a rapid rate accompanied with the demand for companies and a gain in employment. Iowa casinos have contributed to the advancement of the market, and the affection for gaming in Iowa is across the board.