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There are a few gambling halls located in the commonwealth, most on stationary barges. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of gaming room, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and several varieties of poker; including three dining rooms, biweekly entertainment, and gambling classes. A further substantial Amerindian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slots, and 14 table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and 4 eatery’s. There are many other dominant Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a river based casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend water based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 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 sq.ft., 1,100 slots, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot water based gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live entertainment, and Thursday 21 matches.

Iowa casinos offer an awesome deal of tax money to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has permitted the budgeting of a good many commonwealth wide activities. Tourism has increased at a rapid percentage along with the request for processors and an increase in working people. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the growth of the economy, and the enthusiasm for wagering in Iowa is widespread.