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There are a number casinos in the state, most on anchored river boats. The largest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gambling room, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several types of poker; also three eatery’s, bimonthly shows, and casino classes. Another big Amerindian gambling hall 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 slot machines, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are numerous other popular Iowa gambling halls, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a river boat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend paddle wheel boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa river based gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is open 24 hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot river boat casino in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday twenty-one matches.

Iowa casinos offer an excellent amount of tax money to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has permitted the bankrolling of many commonwealth wide activities. Tourism has increased at an accelerated percentage accompanied with the request for services and an increase in employment. Iowa gambling dens have been helpful to the growth of the economy, and the enthusiasm for wagering in Iowa is across the board.