There are a number gambling dens in the state, the majority on stationary barges. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling space, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, like 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous styles of poker; also three dining rooms, bimonthly shows, and casino classes. An additional large Amerindian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 restaurants. There are many other popular Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slots, and 14 table games. One more Iowa river boat casino, 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 sq.ft. water based casino in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday blackjack events.
Iowa casinos offer an exceptional amount of tax revenue to the government of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of many state wide projects. Visitors have gotten bigger at an accelerated percentage accompanied with the request for services and an increase in working people. Iowa casinos have been helpful to the growth of the economy, and the enthusiasm for betting in Iowa is absolute.
