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There are a few casinos in the state, the biggest number being on immobilized river boats. The grandest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling area, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several varieties of poker; as well as 3 restaurants, daily productions, and casino advice. An additional big American Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and 4 dining rooms. There are many other dominant Iowa gambling dens, 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 water based casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slots, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa river based gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is open all day and night, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. water based gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday 21 events.

Iowa casinos provide an excellent amount of tax money to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of a good many state wide projects. Visitors have grown at an accelerated percentage along with the demand for processors and a growth in jobs. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the growth of the economy, and the affection for wagering in Iowa is across the board.