There are a number gambling dens located in the state, the biggest number being on stationary scows. The grandest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino area, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, such as twenty-one, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many types of poker; including three eatery’s, bimonthly entertainment, and casino classes. One more substantial Amerindian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four restaurants. There are many other dominant 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 hall is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 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. An additional Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling den, 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 gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday chemin de fer events.

Iowa casinos provide an exceptional deal of tax income to the government of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of a good many state wide projects. Tourism has grown at an accelerated percentage accompanied with the demand for companies and a growth in employment. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the advancement of the economy, and the affection for gambling in Iowa is widespread.