There are a number gambling halls in the state, the majority on moored scows. The biggest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gaming space, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many varieties of poker; as well as 3 dining rooms, biweekly shows, and gambling advice. One more large American Indian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slot machines, and fourteen table games. Additionally, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are many other popular Iowa gambling halls, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 one armed bandits, and 39 table games.

A tinier Iowa gambling den is the Diamond Jo, a water based gambling hall 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. Another Iowa river based gambling hall, The Isle of Capri, is available never closes, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. river boat casino in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday chemin de fer tournaments.

Iowa casinos provide a great amount of tax money to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has permitted the funding of many commonwealth wide projects. Visitors have gotten bigger at an accelerated rate along with the demand for companies and a gain in working people. Iowa casinos have been helpful to the growth of the market, and the enthusiasm for gaming in Iowa is widespread.