There are a number gambling halls in the commonwealth, the majority on stationary barges. The grandest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino room, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; including three eatery’s, daily productions, and casino lessons. Another substantial Native American gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Additionally, 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 many other popular Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.
A tinier Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a river boat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. One more Iowa river boat gambling hall, 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 gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday chemin de fer matches.
Iowa casinos offer an excellent deal of tax money to the government of Iowa, which has enabled the budgeting of a good many state wide activities. Vacationers have increased at a fast percentage along with the requirement for processors and an increase in employment. Iowa casinos have contributed to the advancement of the economy, and the affection for betting in Iowa is absolute.
