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There are a number gambling dens located in the state, the biggest number being on docked scows. 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 casino room, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, such as chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many styles of poker; also 3 dining rooms, bimonthly shows, and gaming classes. Another large American Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is open 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 one armed bandits, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are numerous other popular Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 sq.ft., 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a river based casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slots, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend Riverboat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa paddle wheel boat casino, The Isle of Capri, is available 24 hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 one armed bandits, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. riverboat gambling hall in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday vingt-et-un tournaments.

Iowa casinos present a fantastic deal of tax revenue to the state of Iowa, which has allowed the bankrolling of many state wide activities. Tourism has increased at a fast rate along with the request for services and a gain in working people. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the expansion of the market, and the excitement for gaming in Iowa is widespread.