There are numerous gambling dens in the commonwealth, the biggest number being on moored river boats. The biggest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gambling room, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several varieties of poker; as well as 3 dining rooms, monthly productions, and betting advice. One more big Indian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. Furthermore, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four restaurants. There are numerous 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 hall is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slots, and 14 table games. Another Iowa river boat casino, The Isle of Capri, is available all day and night, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot river based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday 21 events.

Iowa casinos offer an exceptional amount of tax income to the state government of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of a lot of commonwealth wide projects. Tourism has grown at a rapid percentage along with the demand for services and a gain in employment. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the growth of the economy, and the excitement for wagering in Iowa is widespread.