There are a few gambling halls located in the state, the majority on immobilized barges. The largest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino room, 1,500 slot machines, 30 table games, like 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; as well as three restaurants, biweekly shows, and betting classes. An additional big Indian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. 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 tinier Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a river based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa river boat casino, The Isle of Capri, is available 24 hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. water based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday chemin de fer events.
Iowa casinos offer an awesome amount of tax income to the government of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of many commonwealth wide projects. Vacationers have increased at an accelerated rate along with the demand for processors and a gain in jobs. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the advancement of the economy, and the excitement for gaming in Iowa is widespread.