There are many gambling dens located in the state, the biggest number being on anchored river boats. The biggest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino area, 1,500 slot machines, thirty table games, like vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous varieties of poker; including 3 restaurants, biweekly entertainment, and gaming instructions. A further substantial Native American casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slots, and fourteen table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and four eatery’s. There are many other dominant Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.
A tinier Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a river based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa riverboat gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is available all day and night, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, 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 vingt-et-un events.
Iowa casinos offer a great amount of tax money to the state government of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of a good many commonwealth wide activities. Visitors have increased at an accelerated percentage accompanied with the requirement for processors and an increase in employment. Iowa casinos have contributed to the advancement of the economy, and the enthusiasm for gaming in Iowa is widespread.
