There are a few gambling halls located in the commonwealth, most on anchored scows. The biggest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling room, 1,500 slot machines, thirty table games, like blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous types of poker; also three restaurants, daily entertainment, and casino classes. Another large Native American gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are several other popular Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.

A tinier Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a water based casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa river boat casino, 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 square foot water based gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday blackjack tournaments.

Iowa casinos offer an awesome amount of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of a good many state wide projects. Vacationers have gotten bigger at a fast percentage accompanied with the requirement for processors and an increase in employment. Iowa casinos have contributed to the advancement of the economy, and the enthusiasm for gaming in Iowa is absolute.