There are numerous gambling halls in the state, the majority on anchored river boats. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gambling area, 1,500 slot machines, 30 table games, such as vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many types of poker; also three restaurants, biweekly entertainment, and casino lessons. Another large Native American gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slots, and 14 table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 restaurants. There are many other popular Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a river boat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. One more Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is available all hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. paddle wheel boat gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday blackjack matches.
Iowa casinos offer a great amount of tax money to the government of Iowa, which has permitted the budgeting of many state wide projects. Vacationers have increased at a fast rate accompanied with the requirement for processors and an increase in working people. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the advancement of the economy, and the enthusiasm for betting in Iowa is absolute.