There are many gambling halls in the state, most on stationary scows. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gambling room, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, such as twenty-one, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several styles of poker; including three eatery’s, daily entertainment, and gambling advice. A further substantial American Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are several other popular Iowa gambling halls, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A tinier Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slots, and 14 table games. Another Iowa water based casino, The Isle of Capri, is available all hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. riverboat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday 21 matches.
Iowa casinos present an awesome deal of tax money to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of a good many state wide projects. Tourism has increased at a rapid percentage along with the demand for services and a gain in jobs. Iowa casinos have contributed to the advancement of the market, and the affection for gaming in Iowa is absolute.