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There are a few casinos located in the state, the biggest number being on stationary scows. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gaming space, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, like vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many styles of poker; as well as three dining rooms, monthly entertainment, and gaming instructions. One more substantial Native American gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slot machines, and fourteen table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are several other popular Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

A tinier Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a paddle wheel boat casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa river boat gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is available all hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. river boat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 matches.

Iowa casinos provide a fantastic deal of tax money to the government of Iowa, which has enabled the budgeting of a good many commonwealth wide activities. Vacationers have increased at a fast rate accompanied with the request for services and an increase in employment. Iowa casinos have contributed to the growth of the economy, and the excitement for gambling in Iowa is absolute.