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There are numerous gambling halls located in the state, the biggest number being on docked riverboats. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino area, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several varieties of poker; including three eatery’s, monthly productions, and betting advice. Another substantial Native American gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and fourteen table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and 4 restaurants. There are many other popular Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.

A tinier Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a river boat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa water based casino, The Isle of Capri, is open 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 casino in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday vingt-et-un matches.

Iowa casinos offer an awesome amount of tax money to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has permitted the bankrolling of a good many state wide projects. Vacationers have grown at a fast rate along with the request for services and a growth in employment. Iowa casinos have contributed to the advancement of the economy, and the affection for gaming in Iowa is absolute.