There are numerous gambling dens in the commonwealth, most on moored scows. The largest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling space, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; as well as 3 eatery’s, bimonthly entertainment, and casino advice. One more substantial Native American gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and 14 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 many 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 hall is the Diamond Jo, a river boat casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slots, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa water based gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is open all day and night, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. river boat casino in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday blackjack tournaments.
Iowa casinos offer an excellent deal of tax money to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has permitted the budgeting of many commonwealth wide activities. Visitors have increased at an accelerated percentage along with the requirement for companies and an increase in jobs. Iowa casinos have contributed to the growth of the market, and the enthusiasm for gambling in Iowa is across the board.
