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There are numerous gambling halls in the state, the majority on moored riverboats. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gaming area, 1,500 slot machines, 30 table games, such as 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous types of poker; also three eatery’s, bimonthly shows, and gaming advice. One more substantial American Indian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and 4 dining rooms. There are several other popular Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a water based casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. Another Iowa river boat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available never closes, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot river based gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 tournaments.

Iowa casinos offer a fantastic amount of tax revenue to the state of Iowa, which has permitted the funding of many state wide projects. Vacationers have increased at an accelerated percentage accompanied with the requirement for services and a growth in employment. Iowa casinos have been instrumental to the growth of the market, and the enthusiasm for wagering in Iowa is widespread.