Iowa Casinos
There are a number casinos in the state, most on stationary barges. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling room, 1,500 slot machines, thirty table games, like chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many varieties of poker; including three eatery’s, bimonthly shows, and betting lessons. A further large American Indian 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 never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are many other dominant Iowa gambling dens, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Another Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is available 24 hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. river based casino in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday twenty-one events.
Iowa casinos provide a great amount of tax money to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of a good many commonwealth wide projects. Vacationers have grown at a rapid rate along with the request for companies and an increase in employment. Iowa gambling dens have been instrumental to the growth of the economy, and the affection for gambling in Iowa is widespread.