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There are a number casinos located in the commonwealth, most on anchored river boats. The largest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino room, 1,500 slot machines, thirty table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many types of poker; as well as 3 eatery’s, biweekly shows, and betting lessons. Another big 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 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are numerous other popular Iowa gambling halls, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a paddle wheel boat gambling hall in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slots, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa river based gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open 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. river based gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday chemin de fer events.
Iowa casinos provide an exceptional deal of tax revenue to the state government of Iowa, which has permitted the budgeting of many commonwealth wide activities. Tourism has grown at a fast rate along with the request for services and an increase in jobs. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the expansion of the market, and the excitement for gambling in Iowa is across the board.
