There are a number gambling halls in the commonwealth, most on anchored riverboats. The biggest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino room, 1,500 slot machines, thirty table games, such as vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; as well as three eatery’s, bimonthly shows, and casino lessons. Another big Native American gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slots, and fourteen table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are several other popular 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 gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a water based casino 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 sq.ft., 535 slots, and 14 table games. One more Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open all hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. riverboat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday vingt-et-un tournaments.
Iowa casinos offer an excellent amount of tax revenue to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of many state wide activities. Visitors have grown at a rapid rate accompanied with the requirement for services and an increase in jobs. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the growth of the market, and the enthusiasm for gaming in Iowa is absolute.
