There are many gambling dens located in the state, the biggest number being on moored barges. The grandest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino room, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several styles of poker; including three restaurants, biweekly productions, and betting advice. One more large Indian 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 available 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and four eatery’s. There are several other dominant Iowa gambling dens, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.

A tinier Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a paddle wheel boat gambling hall 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. An additional Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open never closes, with 24,939 square feet, 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 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday vingt-et-un tournaments.

Iowa casinos present a great amount of tax income to the state government of Iowa, which has enabled the bankrolling of many commonwealth wide projects. Vacationers have increased at a rapid rate accompanied with the requirement for companies and a growth in employment. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the growth of the market, and the excitement for gambling in Iowa is widespread.