There are a few casinos located in the commonwealth, most on stationary barges. The largest of the Iowa gambling halls is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, a Native American casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gaming space, 1,500 slot machines, 30 table games, like chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many types of poker; including three restaurants, monthly entertainment, and betting instructions. Another big Amerindian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. Also, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and 4 restaurants. There are numerous other popular Iowa gambling dens, which includes 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 paddle wheel boat casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. One more Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling hall, 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. riverboat casino in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday vingt-et-un events.

Iowa casinos present an exceptional deal of tax revenue to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of many state wide projects. Vacationers have increased at a rapid rate accompanied with the requirement for services and an increase in jobs. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the advancement of the economy, and the enthusiasm for gambling in Iowa is absolute.