There are a number casinos in the state, most on anchored river boats. The biggest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gaming room, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, such as vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several varieties of poker; including 3 eatery’s, monthly entertainment, and gaming advice. A further large Native American gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slots, and 14 table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and 4 dining rooms. There are numerous other dominant Iowa gambling halls, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a water based casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend water based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slots, and 14 table games. Another Iowa riverboat 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 sq.ft. water based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday chemin de fer tournaments.

Iowa casinos offer an exceptional deal of tax revenue to the state government of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of many state wide projects. Vacationers have increased at a rapid rate along with the requirement for services and a growth in employment. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the growth of the economy, and the excitement for wagering in Iowa is across the board.