There are a number gambling dens located in the state, most on stationary riverboats. The largest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gambling room, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many styles of poker; as well as 3 eatery’s, bimonthly productions, and betting instructions. An additional substantial American Indian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 restaurants. There are several other dominant Iowa gambling halls, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a river boat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. Another Iowa water based gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open 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 river based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 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 funding of many commonwealth wide projects. Tourism has gotten bigger at an accelerated rate along with the demand for companies and a gain in employment. Iowa gambling dens have been helpful to the growth of the economy, and the affection for wagering in Iowa is absolute.
