There are numerous gambling halls located in the commonwealth, most on stationary scows. The grandest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gambling area, 1,500 slot machines, thirty table games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several varieties of poker; including 3 dining rooms, monthly productions, and casino classes. An additional big Indian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are several other dominant Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a river based gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend water based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. One more Iowa river boat gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open all day and night, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. riverboat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday chemin de fer events.

Iowa casinos present a great deal of tax revenue to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of many commonwealth wide projects. Visitors have increased at a fast percentage along with the demand for services and an increase in employment. Iowa gambling halls have been helpful to the advancement of the market, and the excitement for wagering in Iowa is absolute.