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There are many gambling dens located in the state, the biggest number being on stationary barges. The biggest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling room, 1,500 slot machines, thirty table games, like vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many varieties of poker; also three dining rooms, bimonthly entertainment, and betting lessons. A further substantial American Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slots, and fourteen table games. Furthermore, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and 4 restaurants. There are numerous other dominant Iowa gambling dens, which includes Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa casino is the Diamond Jo, a river based gambling den in Dubuque, with 17,813 square feet, 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river boat, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slots, and 14 table games. Another Iowa water based casino, The Isle of Capri, is open all hours, with 24,939 square feet, 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 square foot water based casino in Clinton, has 506 one armed bandits, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday twenty-one matches.

Iowa casinos present an exceptional amount of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the budgeting of many state wide projects. Vacationers have increased at a fast percentage along with the requirement for services and a growth in employment. Iowa gambling dens have contributed to the growth of the economy, and the affection for gambling in Iowa is absolute.