There are many gambling halls located in the commonwealth, the majority on stationary river boats. The biggest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a American Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gaming room, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many styles of poker; also three dining rooms, daily shows, and betting lessons. A further large Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and fouteen table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and 4 restaurants. There are many other dominant Iowa gambling dens, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.
A tinier Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a paddle wheel boat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Another Iowa river based gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is available 24 hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot river boat casino in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday 21 tournaments.
Iowa casinos provide a excellent amount of tax money to the state government of Iowa, which has enabled the bankrolling of a good many commonwealthwide projects. Tourism has grown at a fast percentage accompanied with the request for services and a gain in employment. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the growth of the market, and the affection for gaming in Iowa is widespread.