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There are a number gambling dens located in the state, most on anchored barges. The biggest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino space, 1,500 slot machines, 30 table games, like vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; including three restaurants, daily shows, and betting advice. Another big American Indian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slots, and 14 table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four eatery’s. There are many other popular Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a water based 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 slot machines, and 14 table games. Another Iowa river boat casino, 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. river based casino in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday blackjack events.

Iowa casinos offer an awesome deal of tax revenue to the government of Iowa, which has enabled the bankrolling of many commonwealth wide activities. Tourism has gotten bigger at a fast percentage along with the request for services and an increase in jobs. Iowa casinos have been instrumental to the expansion of the economy, and the affection for betting in Iowa is widespread.