There are many gambling dens in the state, most on immobilized riverboats. The grandest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino area, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, like vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many styles of poker; also three eatery’s, bimonthly entertainment, and gambling instructions. Another 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 never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four eatery’s. There are several other popular Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a river boat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slots, and 14 table games. Another Iowa water based gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available never closes, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot river based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday chemin de fer events.

Iowa casinos present a great deal of tax money to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of many commonwealth wide projects. Tourism has increased at a fast percentage along with the demand for services and an increase in working people. Iowa gambling halls have been helpful to the expansion of the economy, and the excitement for gaming in Iowa is absolute.