There are many gambling dens in the commonwealth, the biggest number being on stationary scows. The largest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling space, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous types of poker; also three eatery’s, daily entertainment, and gambling instructions. A further large Indian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and 4 restaurants. There are many other popular Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

A tinier Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a paddle wheel boat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slots, and 14 table games. One more Iowa river boat casino, The Isle of Capri, is available all hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot riverboat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday chemin de fer matches.

Iowa casinos offer a great amount of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of a good many commonwealth wide activities. Vacationers have increased at a rapid percentage along with the request for processors and a gain in employment. Iowa gambling dens have been helpful to the expansion of the market, and the excitement for betting in Iowa is across the board.