There are many casinos in the commonwealth, most on stationary barges. The largest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling space, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, like 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many types of poker; as well as three dining rooms, bimonthly entertainment, and betting advice. An additional big American Indian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slots, and 14 table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are many other popular Iowa gambling dens, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend water based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Another Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open all day and night, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot river based casino in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday chemin de fer matches.
Iowa casinos present an exceptional deal of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has enabled the budgeting of many commonwealth wide projects. Visitors have increased at a rapid rate accompanied with the request for processors and an increase in employment. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the expansion of the market, and the enthusiasm for gaming in Iowa is widespread.