There are many gambling halls in the state, most on stationary riverboats. The grandest 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 space, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, such as 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous types of poker; including 3 restaurants, monthly productions, and betting advice. An additional large Native American casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and 4 dining rooms. There are numerous other popular Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Another Iowa water based casino, The Isle of Capri, is available 24 hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. water based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday chemin de fer tournaments.
Iowa casinos present an exceptional deal of tax money to the government of Iowa, which has enabled the bankrolling of many state wide projects. Visitors have grown at a fast rate accompanied with the demand for companies and an increase in working people. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the growth of the market, and the enthusiasm for gaming in Iowa is absolute.