There are many gambling dens located in the state, most on stationary barges. The largest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino area, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, such as vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many types of poker; including 3 eatery’s, daily productions, and gaming instructions. An additional large American Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four restaurants. There are many other dominant Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a river boat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. Another Iowa riverboat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is open all day and night, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot water based casino in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday twenty-one matches.
Iowa casinos provide an excellent deal of tax income to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of a good many commonwealth wide projects. Visitors have grown at a fast percentage along with the request for services and a gain in jobs. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the growth of the economy, and the excitement for gaming in Iowa is absolute.
