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Altoona (population 7,200) is just east of Des Moines (population 193,000) in central Iowa.

1 Prairie Meadows Dr, PO Box 1000, Altoona, IA 50009-0901.

Tel: (515) 967-1000, (800) 325-9015.

Fax: (515) 967-1312.

Type: Thoroughbred / quarterhorse race track & slot casino.

Casino: 45,000 sq.ft./ 4,182sq.m.

Games: slots, horse racing AprilAugust (Mon, / Thu-Sat.), Dog & horse racing simulcasting year round.

Open: 24 hrs.

Description: this US$426.6 million renovation of the track for the casino and racing features a antebellum southern plantation theme with white columns, latticed arches.

Affiliation: owner Polk County, operator Racing Association of Central Iowa.

Bettendorf(population 28,132) is on the Mississippi River in eastern Iowa and one of the Quad Cities of
Bettendorf and Davenport, Iowa and Moline and Rock Island, Illinois.

1821 State St.

, PO Box 1166, Bettendorf, IA 52722 Tel: (319) 344-5332, (800) 724-5825.

Type: 2,000 passenger riverboat casino.

Location: State Street Landing.

Casino: 32,000 sq.ft./ 2,974 sq.m.

Games: 808 slots (US$0.05 - 25), 81 video poker (US$0.25), 34 tables (23 blackjack (US$1 - 1,000), 1 multiple action blackjack (US$3 - 500), 4 craps (US$1 - 1,000), 3 American roulette (US$2 - 500), 2 Caribbean stud poker (US$3 - 500, 1 big six (US$1 - 200)); 10 poker tables (7-card stud, 7-card hi-low, Texas hold'em) (US$1 - 40).

Open: 24 hrs.one cruise 7.30am-9.30am Mon.-Fri.Rest of the time boat remains open dockside.

Description: A 2,000 passenger paddlewheeler.Future plans call for a 160,000 sq.ft.commercial retail center, and an adjoining hotel.

Affiliation: owner / operator Lady Luck Gaming Corp.

Burlington (population 30,000) and Fort Madison (population 14,000) are in southeastern Iowa on the Mississippi River

Fort Madison Landing, Riverview Park, 902 Riverview Dr.(PO Box 471) Fort Madison, IA 52627 (May-October).N.Front Street Burlington IA 52601 (November-April).

Tel: (319) 372-1000, (800) 3722946.

Fax: (319) 372-0231.

Type: 600 passenger riverboat casino.

Location: On the Mississippi River south of US Hwy 34.

Casino: 7,690 sq.ft./ 715 sq.m.

Games: 272 slots (US$0.05-5), 20 video poker, 10 video keno; 19 tables (15 blackjack, 2 craps, 2 American roulette); 5 poker tables (7-card stud, Texas hold'em, Omaha hi-lo).

Open: 8am-2am Mon./ Tue.; 24 hrs.Wed.-Sun.one cruise 10am12pm Mon.-Fri.Then Boat remains dockside.No Entrance Fee 21 or older, under 21 (US$5 per hour.Gaming age 21.

Amenities: deli.

Description: a 600 passenger paddlewheeler that docks in Burlington November through April.

Clinton (population 33,000) is in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River, northeast of the Quad Cities, and east of Cedar Rapids.

Showboat Landing, Riverview Park, 311 Riverview Dr., PO Box 1234, Clinton, IA 52733.

Tel: (319) 2439000 or (800) 457-9975.

Type: 1,256 passenger riverboat casino.

Location: On the Clinton Mississippi River waterfront.

Clientele: Predominately Midwest Tourist.

Casino: 10,577 sq.ft./ 983 sq.m.

Games: 410 slots & 34 video poker (250 - US$5) Largest jackpot paid US$ 25,000; 26 tables (16 blackjack: (US$2 - 500), 2 craps (US$2 - 500), 2 American Roulette "00" (US$2 - 25), 2 Caribbean stud (US$3 - 25)); 4 poker tables (Texas hold'em (US$1 & up), 7-card stud (US$1 & up)), video keno.

Open: 9am-2am Sun.-Thu., 9am-4am Fri./ Sat.one cruise l pm-3pm Mon.-Fri.

Entrance Fee: Free 21 and older, under 21 US$5.Minimum gaming age 18.Proof of age required.Casual dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino Currency: US$.Sponsored poker tournaments.

Amenities: restaurants (Capt's Deli, Mississippi Belle II Dining Room - prime rib, seafood, pork ribs, chicken), entertainment (daily & nightly), 3 bars on boat, supervised children play area ages 3-12.

Description: The Mississippi Belle II started operating June 14, 1991 and is still going.Its staff and decor reflect the 1800's.

Affiliation: Roberts Riversides, Inc.

Council Bluffs/Omaha metropolitan area on the Missouri River has a population of 650,000.

2200 River Rd., Council Bluffs, IA.

Tel: (712) 3288888, (800) 700-1012.

Location: On the east bank of the Missouri River across from Omaha NE.Riverboat Casino.27,000 sq.ft./ 2,510 sq.m.

Games: 900 Slots 7 video poker, 37 tables (blackjack, craps, American roulette, Caribbean stud poker, let it ride).

Open: 24 hrs daily.one cruise 7.30am-9.30am daily.Boat remains open dockside ret of the time.

Amenities: 160 deluxe rooms, 2 restaurants, cabaret bar, gift shop, Description: Victorian Style Resort with an 89 ft.by 272 ft.1,700 passenger 2-level paddlewheeler.

Affiliation: owner / operator: Ameristar Casinos.

2701 23rd Ave., Council Bluffs, IA 51521.

Tel: (800) 238-2946, (800) BET-2-WIN.

Fax: (712) 322-9354.

Type: Greyhound track and slot casino.

Casino: 50,000 sq.ft./ 4,647 sq.m.

Games: 1,115 slots, live greyhound racing (Tue.-Sun.), horse race simulcasting.

Amenities: 4 restaurants.

Affiliation: Iowa West Racing Association, operator Alabama-Iowa Management, Inc.

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One Harvey's Blvd.Council Bluffs, IA 68131.

Tel: (712) 329-6000, (800) 373-LUCK.

Fax: (712) 3296490 Location: On the east bank of the Missouri River 5 miles, 10 minutes from Omaha, NE.

Riverboat Casino: 26,000 sq.ft./ 2,416 sq.m.

Games: 900 slots & 135 video poker (54 - US$100), Largest slot jackpot paid US$40,000, Largest video poker jackpot paid US$12,000.51 tables (34 blackjack (US$5 - 2,000), 6 craps (US$5 - 2,000), 3 American roulette "00" (US$1 - 500), 4 Caribbean stud (US$5 - 500), 2 Spanish 21 (US$5 - 200), 5 poker tables (7card stud (US$2 - 5), Texas hold'em (US$3 - 6, $5 - 10, $10.20), Omaha (US$3 - 6, $5 - 10, $10 - 20), High-Low Split (US$2 - 5).

Open: 24 hrs.daily, one cruise 7.30am-9.30am Mon.-Fri., gaming remains dockside rest of the time.

No entrance fee, minimum gaming age 21, Sponsored tournaments: slots & blackjack.

Free gaming lessons: blackjack, craps, roulette, Caribbean stud, stud poker.

Amenities: 240 rooms, 11 suites, 2 restaurants, 17,000 sq.ft.convention facility.

Rates: US$95 - 295.

Description: A US$75 million project with a 1,700 passenger paddlewheeler replica boat.

Affiliation: owner / operator: Harvey's Casino resorts.

Davenport (population 105,000) is one of the Quad Cities of eastern Iowa and northwest Illinois on the Mississippi River.

227 Le Claire St., Davenport IA 52801.

Tel: 319-3241921.

Location: corner of 3rd St.off West River Drive 4 blocks east of the President's Landing and River City Convention Center.

Amenities: 148 rooms, 37 suites, bar, restaurant, lounge, heated indoor pool, sauna.free parking.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / DIS / MCNISA.

Rates: US$63-US$70.

200 East 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52801.

Tel: (319) 323-2711.

Location: Adjacent President's Landing and River City Convention Center.

Amenities: 189 rooms, bar, restaurant, lounge, heated indoor and outdoor pools, sauna, whirlpool, pets, free parking.

Credit Cards: AE / DC / DIS / MCNISA.

Rates: US$4959 single, US$56-68 double.

Affiliation: The President Riverboat.

130 West River Drive, President's Landing, Davenport, IA 52801.

Tel: (319) 322-BOAT or (800) Boat711.

Fax: (319) 322-2583.

Type: 32,000 sq.ft./ 3,443 sq.m.

Location: On the Davenport Mississippi River waterfront.

Clientele: Predominantly Midwest Tourists.

Casino: 30,000 sq.ft./ 2,788 sq.m.on the Main Deck & Mezzanine.

Open: 9.30am12.30am.Minimum gaming age 18.Proof of age required.Casual dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: US$.Free gaming lessons.Sponsored tournaments.

Games: 776 slots (250 - US$5), 109 video poker (US$0.05 - 1), 24 video keno (US$0.25 - 1); 36 tables (24 blackjack (US$2 - 1,000), 4 craps (250 - US$1,000), 3 American roulette "00" (250 - US$1,000), 4 Caribbean stud poker (US$2 - 1,000), 1 wheel of fortune (US$1 - 1,000)); 12 poker tables (7-card stud, Texas hold'em, Omaha, low ball (US$1 - pot limit)).

Open: 24 hrs., one cruise 7.30am-9.30am Mon.-Fri., gaming remains dockside rest of the time.

Amenities: restaurants (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) available on a barge docked next to President; entertainment, children's games, video game room.

Description: The US$10 million 2,200 passenger President soars five decks.

Affiliation: owner / operator Connelly Group and International Game Technology (ITC).

6828-B Highway 25 South, Davenport, WA 99122.

Tel: (509) 722-4000, (800) 722-4031.

Fax: (509) 7224015.

Type: Indian casino.

Location: 6 miles west of Spokane.

Casino: 10,000 sq.ft./ 929 sq.m.

Games: slots, video poker blackjack, craps, American roulette, mini-baccarat, pal gow, keno, pull tabs.

Open: 10am2am Sun.-Thu., 24 hrs.Fri.-Sat.

Amenities: snack bar, 35 space RV Park, 100 slip marina.

Dubuque (population 94,000) is in northeast Iowa on the Mississippi river across from the Illinois and Wisconsin Border.

3rd St, Ice Harbor, PO Box 1683, Dubuque, IA 52004-1683.

Tel: (319) 583 7005, (800) LUCKYJO.

Fax: (319) 583-7516.

Type: 1,374 passenger riverboat casino.Location Ice Harbor.

Casino: 17,813 sq.ft.

Games: 350 slots, tables (14 blackjack, 2 craps, 1 American roulette "00", Caribbean stud poker, let it ride, poker).

Open: 7.30am-2am Sun.Tue.; 7.30am-4am Wed./ Thu.; 24 hrs.Fri./ Sat.one cruise 7.30am-9.30am Mon.-Fri., gaming remains dockside rest of the time.

Amenities: 2 restaurants, buffet dockside, deli on board), free child care (3 and up) free parking.

Description: A 650 passenger replica steamboat.

T Affiliation: owner / operator Gaming Development.

1855 Greyhound Park Dr., PO Box 3190 Dubuque, IA 52004-3190.

Tel: (319) 582-3647, (800) 3733647.

Fax: (319) 582-9074.

Type: Greyhound track & slot casino.

Casino: 11,500 sq.ft./ 1,069 sq.m.

Games: 547 slots and greyhound betting.

Open: 9am-2am weekdays, 24 hrs.weekends.Minimum gaming age 21.Sponsored tournaments; slots.

Affiliation: Dubuque Racing Association Ltd.

Marquette (population 480) is in northeast Iowa on the Mississippi River, up river from Dubuque. Nearest Airport LaCrosse, WI, 60 miles / 96 km.

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PO Box 28, Marquette, IA 52158.

Tel: (319) 8733531, (800) 4-YOU-BET.

Fax: (319) 873-3479.

Type: Riverboat casino & resort.

Location: Port of Marquette.

Clientele: Primarily locals & national tourist.

Casino: 23,000 sq.ft./ 2,138 sq.m.

Games: 682 slots & 69 video poker (50-US$25), Largest slot jackpot paid US$125,000, Largest video poker jackpot paid US$25,000; 30 tables (18 blackjack (US$3 - 3,000, 3 craps (on pass line US$2,000 - 10,000), 2 American roulette (0.250 - US$500), 1 mini-baccarat (US$5 - 500), 3 Caribbean stud (US$5 - 500), 2 let it ride (US$5 - 500), lbig six (US$1 - 500)); poker tables (Texas hold'em, 7-card stud.Omaha, 7-card hi-low split) (bet limit vary)).

Open: 8am-4am weekdays, 24 hrs.weekends, one cruise 11am-1pm, gaming remains dockside rest of the time.Minimum gaming age 21.

Sponsored junkets, Sponsored tournaments: blackjack, slots, poker (daily).

Amenities: 21 room Port of Marquette Hotel, restaurant, bar.

Description: A 1,200 passenger paddlewheeler.

Affiliation: owner Sodak.

Onawa (population 3,300) is in western Iowa 32 miles /52 km south of Sioux City, IA, and 60 miles / 97 km north of Omaha, NE.

__ 1 Blackford Bend Blvd., PO Box 89 Onawa, IA 51040.

Tel: (712) 423-3700 or (800) 858-UBET.

Type: Indian casino.

Location: Onawa, IA exit, 7 miles off Interstate Highway 1-29.

Casino Clientele: Nationals & tourists.

Casino: 30,000 sq.ft./ 2,727 sq.m.

Games: 325 slots (250 - US$5), 25 tables (20 blackjack (US$2 - 500), 2 craps (US$2 - 500), 2 American roulette "00" (US$2 - 500), 1 big-six (US$1 - 500), 3 poker (US$2 & up), keno.

Open: 24 hrs.weekends, 8am-2am weekdays.No entrance fee.ID / Passport not required.Casual dress.

Casino language: English.

Casino currency: US$.

Amenities: Buffet restaurant, deli, bar.

Affiliation: owner Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, Macy, NE.

Sioux City (population 81,000) is on the Missouri River in western Iowa.

100 Chris Larsen Park, PO Box 3775, Sioux City, IA 51102.

Tel: (712) 255-0080, (800) 424-0080.

Fax: (712) 494-3035.

Type: Riverboat casino.

Location: On The Missouri River, Hwy 1-29 exit 147A.

Clientele: Predominantly midwest tourists Casino: 12,500 sq.ft./ 1,1612 sq.m.

Games: 483 slots, video poker & video blackjack (250 - US$5); 40 tables (30 blackjack (US$1 - 500), 4 craps (US$1 - 500), 2 American roulette "00", 2 Caribbean stud poker, 2 let it ride).

Open: 8.30am-3am Sun.-Thu., 8.30am-5an Fri./ Sat., one cruise 9am-11am daily, gaming remains dockside rest of the time.

Amenities: restaurant, bar.

Description: A 1,200 passenger three level stern wheeler riverboat casino.

Affiliation: owner Sioux City Riverboat Corp., operator Argosy Gaming Co.