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There are a number gambling halls located in the state, the biggest number being on immobilized riverboats. The largest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Amerindian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino space, 1,500 one armed bandits, 30 table games, like chemin de fer, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous varieties of poker; also 3 dining rooms, monthly shows, and gaming instructions. Another substantial Amerindian casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. Furthermore, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and four restaurants. There are numerous other popular Iowa gambling dens, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

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

Iowa casinos offer an excellent amount of tax income to the state of Iowa, which has enabled the funding of many state wide projects. Tourism has increased at an accelerated rate accompanied with the demand for processors and a gain in employment. Iowa casinos have contributed to the advancement of the economy, and the enthusiasm for betting in Iowa is absolute.