There are numerous gambling halls in the commonwealth, most on anchored scows. The biggest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gaming space, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many styles of poker; also 3 dining rooms, bimonthly entertainment, and gaming advice. Another big Amerindian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slots, and fourteen table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are several other dominant Iowa gambling halls, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.

A tinier Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a river boat casino 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 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. One more Iowa river based gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available all day and night, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. paddle wheel boat casino in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday chemin de fer events.

Iowa casinos present a great deal of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of many commonwealth wide projects. Visitors have grown at a fast rate along with the demand for services and a growth in employment. Iowa casinos have contributed to the expansion of the economy, and the excitement for gaming in Iowa is widespread.