There are numerous casinos located in the state, the biggest number being on anchored scows. The largest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gambling space, 1,500 slots, 30 table games, like vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous styles of poker; including three eatery’s, bimonthly productions, and gambling advice. Another substantial Amerindian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slots, and 14 table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four restaurants. There are numerous other dominant Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slots, and 14 table games. Another Iowa water based gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is available all day and night, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. riverboat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday vingt-et-un tournaments.

Iowa casinos provide an excellent deal of tax money to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of a lot of state wide activities. Vacationers have increased at a rapid rate along with the request for services and an increase in jobs. Iowa casinos have been instrumental to the growth of the economy, and the affection for gaming in Iowa is across the board.