There are a few gambling dens located in the commonwealth, most on moored barges. The biggest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino space, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, like blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; as well as 3 eatery’s, monthly entertainment, and gaming instructions. An additional substantial Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Furthermore, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four restaurants. There are many other dominant Iowa casinos, 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 water based gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available never closes, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. riverboat casino in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday blackjack tournaments.

Iowa casinos provide an awesome amount of tax revenue to the state of Iowa, which has enabled the bankrolling of many state wide projects. Tourism has gotten bigger at a fast rate along with the demand for processors and a gain in working people. Iowa gambling dens have been instrumental to the growth of the market, and the enthusiasm for wagering in Iowa is widespread.