There are a few gambling halls in the commonwealth, the biggest number being on moored river boats. The largest of the Iowa gambling dens is the Meswaki Bingo Casino Hotel, an Indian gambling hall in Tama, with 127,669 square feet of gambling space, 1,500 slots, thirty table games, like vingt-et-un, craps, roulette, and baccarat, and numerous types of poker; also 3 dining rooms, biweekly productions, and betting lessons. One more big American Indian gambling den is the Winna Vegas, with 45,000 square feet, 668 slots, and 14 table games. In addition, the Ameristar Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs is available 24 hours, with 38,500 square feet, 1,589 slots, 36 table games, and four dining rooms. There are numerous other dominant Iowa casinos, including Harrah’s Council Bluffs, with 28,250 square feet, 1,212 slots, and 39 table games.

A smaller Iowa gambling den 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 water based, in Fort Madison, with 13,000 square feet, 535 slots, and 14 table games. Another Iowa paddle wheel boat gambling den, The Isle of Capri, is available 24 hours, with 24,939 sq.ft., 1,100 slot machines, and 24 table games. The Mississippi Belle II, a 10,577 sq.ft. river boat casino in Clinton, has 506 slots, 14 table games, live shows, and Thursday chemin de fer tournaments.

Iowa casinos provide an exceptional amount of tax income to the commonwealth of Iowa, which has allowed the funding of many state wide projects. Tourism has grown at an accelerated rate along with the demand for processors and an increase in jobs. Iowa gambling halls have contributed to the growth of the economy, and the enthusiasm for wagering in Iowa is absolute.