There are a number gambling dens located in the commonwealth, the biggest number being on docked river boats. The grandest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling den in Tama, with 127,669 sq.ft. of casino room, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, such as blackjack, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and many varieties of poker; including 3 restaurants, biweekly entertainment, and gambling lessons. A further big Native American casino is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 sq.ft., 668 one armed bandits, and fourteen table games. Furthermore, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 sq.ft., 1,589 slot machines, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are several other dominant Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slot machines, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa gambling hall is the Diamond Jo, a riverboat gambling den 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 paddle wheel boat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is open 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 hall in Clinton, has 506 slot machines, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday chemin de fer events.

Iowa casinos offer an excellent amount of tax revenue to the state government of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of many commonwealth wide projects. Vacationers have increased at a rapid percentage accompanied with the request for companies and a growth in employment. Iowa casinos have contributed to the growth of the market, and the enthusiasm for gambling in Iowa is across the board.