There are numerous gambling dens in the state, most on anchored river boats. The largest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino space, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, such as twenty-one, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; including three eatery’s, biweekly productions, and gaming lessons. A further substantial Native American gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slot machines, and fourteen table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and four eatery’s. There are several other dominant Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a water based casino 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. An additional Iowa river boat casino, The Isle of Capri, is available all day and night, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot water based gambling den in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday blackjack tournaments.
Iowa casinos present a fantastic amount of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has enabled the funding of a good many state wide projects. Tourism has increased at an accelerated percentage along with the demand for services and a growth in employment. Iowa gambling dens have been helpful to the advancement of the economy, and the excitement for gaming in Iowa is absolute.
