There are numerous gambling dens located in the state, most on immobilized barges. The largest of the Iowa casinos is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an American Indian casino in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of casino space, 1,500 one armed bandits, thirty table games, such as twenty-one, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many styles of poker; including 3 restaurants, biweekly entertainment, and casino lessons. A further big Amerindian gambling hall is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 slot machines, and 14 table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs never closes, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 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 water based casino in Dubuque, with 17,813 sq.ft., 776 slot machines, and 19 table games. The Catfish Bend river based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 sq.ft., 535 slot machines, and 14 table games. An additional Iowa river boat gambling den, 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. water based gambling den in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live productions, and Thursday twenty-one events.

Iowa casinos provide an excellent amount of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has permitted the budgeting of many commonwealth wide projects. Tourism has increased at an accelerated rate accompanied with the requirement for services and a growth in employment. Iowa gambling halls have been instrumental to the expansion of the market, and the enthusiasm for wagering in Iowa is absolute.