There are a few gambling halls in the commonwealth, the biggest number being on anchored river boats. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino space, 1,500 slot machines, 30 table games, such as twenty-one, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; as well as three restaurants, biweekly entertainment, and gambling classes. Another big Indian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slots, and fourteen table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and four eatery’s. There are several other dominant Iowa casinos, which includes 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 boat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. One more Iowa riverboat casino, The Isle of Capri, is available all hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. river based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 tournaments.
Iowa casinos offer an excellent deal of tax money to the government of Iowa, which has permitted the funding of a good many commonwealth wide activities. Vacationers have increased at an accelerated percentage accompanied with the request for companies and a gain in working people. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the growth of the market, and the excitement for wagering in Iowa is widespread.