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There are a number gambling dens located in the state, most on immobilized river boats. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gaming area, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, like 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many varieties of poker; as well as 3 dining rooms, monthly entertainment, and betting instructions. Another large Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and fourteen table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and 4 restaurants. There are numerous other dominant Iowa casinos, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a paddle wheel boat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 one armed bandits, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slots, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is open all day and night, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. paddle wheel boat gambling den in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday 21 tournaments.

Iowa casinos provide an excellent amount of tax revenue to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of a good many commonwealth wide activities. Vacationers have increased at an accelerated percentage along with the demand for companies and a growth in working people. Iowa casinos have been helpful to the advancement of the economy, and the enthusiasm for wagering in Iowa is across the board.