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There are a few gambling halls located in the commonwealth, the majority on stationary barges. The biggest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino area, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, like 21, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous types of poker; also 3 eatery’s, bimonthly entertainment, and casino advice. Another substantial Native American gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are many other dominant Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.
A smaller Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 one armed bandits, and 14 table games. Another Iowa riverboat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available 24 hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, 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 tournaments.
Iowa casinos offer a great amount of tax income to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of many state wide projects. Tourism has increased at a rapid percentage along with the demand for services and a gain in employment. Iowa gambling halls have been helpful to the growth of the economy, and the enthusiasm for wagering in Iowa is across the board.
