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There are a few gambling dens in the state, the biggest number being on moored barges. The largest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino room, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several varieties of poker; including 3 eatery’s, biweekly shows, and betting advice. A further big American Indian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slots, 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 four restaurants. There are numerous other dominant Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

A tinier Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a water based 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 slot machines, and 14 table games. One more Iowa river based gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open all hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot river boat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday 21 tournaments.

Iowa casinos present a great amount of tax income to the state government of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of a lot of commonwealth wide activities. Tourism has increased at a fast percentage along with the request for services and a growth in working people. Iowa gambling dens have been helpful to the expansion of the market, and the excitement for gaming in Iowa is absolute.