There are many gambling halls located in the state, the biggest number being on anchored riverboats. The biggest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling room, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, such as 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many types of poker; also three eatery’s, bimonthly shows, and gambling instructions. Another big Indian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 dining rooms. There are several other dominant Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa river boat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is open all hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. riverboat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 matches.
Iowa casinos provide an exceptional deal of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of many state wide projects. Visitors have increased at an accelerated percentage accompanied with the request for processors and a gain in working people. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the expansion of the economy, and the enthusiasm for gambling in Iowa is widespread.
