There are a number gambling dens located in the commonwealth, most on anchored barges. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gambling area, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, like blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many types of poker; also 3 dining rooms, biweekly shows, and gambling classes. One more big American Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. Furthermore, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are many other popular Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend water based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slots, and 14 table games. One more Iowa river based gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open never closes, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot water based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday blackjack tournaments.

Iowa casinos present an excellent amount of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of a lot of state wide projects. Tourism has increased at a rapid rate along with the demand for companies and an increase in employment. Iowa gambling halls have been helpful to the advancement of the economy, and the excitement for gambling in Iowa is absolute.