There are numerous casinos located in the commonwealth, the biggest number being on anchored river boats. The largest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gambling area, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, like blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several styles of poker; including three restaurants, daily shows, and gaming lessons. A further large Amerindian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and fourteen table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and four restaurants. There are several other dominant Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slot machines, 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 riverboat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available 24 hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot river boat gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday vingt-et-un events.
Iowa casinos present an excellent amount of tax revenue to the government of Iowa, which has permitted the bankrolling of many state wide projects. Visitors have increased at an accelerated percentage accompanied with the demand for companies and a growth in jobs. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the expansion of the market, and the enthusiasm for gaming in Iowa is absolute.