There are a number gambling halls in the commonwealth, most on immobilized riverboats. The biggest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gaming room, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, like blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many types of poker; including 3 restaurants, bimonthly entertainment, and betting lessons. An additional big Amerindian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and fouteen table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and four eaterys. 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 smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. One more Iowa river boat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is open all day and night, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot riverboat casino in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 events.

Iowa casinos offer a fantastic deal of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has enabled the budgeting of many commonwealthwide projects. Vacationers have increased at a accelerated percentage along with the request for services and an increase in jobs. Iowa casinos have contributed to the expansion of the market, and the excitement for wagering in Iowa is absolute.