There are a few casinos located in the commonwealth, the biggest number being on stationary scows. The biggest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gambling area, 1,500 slot machines, 30 table games, such as vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many types of poker; also 3 restaurants, monthly shows, and gambling classes. Another big Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are numerous 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 smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, 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 never closes, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot paddle wheel boat gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday blackjack events.

Iowa casinos offer an awesome amount of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has enabled the budgeting of a lot of state wide projects. Tourism has grown at a fast percentage accompanied with the request for services and a gain in employment. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the advancement of the market, and the affection for betting in Iowa is absolute.