TYPES OF IOWA CASINOS

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There are three types of casinos in Iowa: riverboat casinos, pari-mutuel (racetrack) casinos and Indian casinos.

Riverboat Casinos in Iowa

Iowa was the first state to legalize riverboat casino gambling. The riverboats began operating on April Fools Day in 1991 and passengers were originally limited to $5 per bet with a maximum loss of $200 per person, per cruise.

In early 1994 the Iowa legislature voted to eliminate those gambling restrictions. That same year the state also legalized casinos on moored barges that float in man-made basins of water and no longer required the casinos to be on boats. This allowed riverboat casinos to resemble land-based buildings.

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As of mid-2018 there were 16 riverboat casinos in Iowa.

Pari-Mutuel (racetrack) Casinos in Iowa

Electronic gaming machines, such as slots and video poker, were legalized at three of the state’s pari-mutuel racetracks in 1994 and, in mid-2004, a provision was added to allow table games at those three tracks.

There are no casinos in Des Moines, Iowa. However, there is one racetrack casino that is close to that city. Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino in Altoona, is just 11 miles northeast of Des Moines.

The payback percentages on electronic gaming machines at all Iowa casinos (riverboats and pari-mutuels) are released as a matter of public record. Just click here to see a list of slot machine payback statistics for all Iowa casinos.

Indian Casinos in Iowa

There are three Indian casinos in Iowa and all of them offer electronic gaming machines, as well as table games. No public information is available concerning the payback percentages on gaming machines at Indian casinos in Iowa.

All Iowa casinos offer: blackjack, roulette, craps, pai gow poker, Mississippi stud, ultimate Texas hold em, slots and video poker. Some casinos in Iowa also offer: mini-baccarat, poker, pai gow poker, Caribbean stud poker, let it ride, big 6, bingo, keno, Mississippi stud, three card poker, four card poker, Spanish 21 and off-track betting.

NOTE: If you happen to win a jackpot of $1,200 or more at any Iowa casino, they will withhold 5% of your winnings for the Iowa Department of Revenue. If you want to try and get that money refunded, you will be required to file a state income tax return and, depending on the details of your return, you may get some of the money returned to you. The $1,200 threshold would also apply to any cash prizes won in casino drawings or tournaments.

There are many casinos in Iowa with hotels. Eleven of the 16 riverboat casinos in Iowa have a hotel, all three racetrack casinos have a hotel and two out of the three Indian casinos have a hotel.

Anyone looking for casinos in Iowa on I-35 will find three close to that major highway: Diamond Jo Casino Worth in northern Iowa; Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino near Des Moines; and Lakeside Casino & Hotel in the southern end of the state.

All Iowa casinos are open 24 hours and the minimum gambling age is 21, 18 for pari-mutuel wagering or bingo.

For more information on visiting Iowa call the state’s tourism department at (800) 345-4692 or visit their web site at www.traveliowa.com

Want to See a Map of all casinos in Iowa?

Visit our Iowa casinos map page to see a detailed map showing all casinos in that state.

Shown below is a list of casinos in Iowa. Click on a casino name to see a page of detailed information about that particular casino.

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Event Services & Entertainment
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The Event services team is dedicated to guest service and hospitality. Our commitment, is to provide and produce the highest quality guest services and event planning in the Midwest casino resort industry. We offer opportunities to those individuals dedicated to meeting our guest service standards for selling and planning events, meeting arrangements and motor coach services.

Entertainment

Management, Coordinator and Technician positions are responsible for booking, producing and evaluating national, regional, and local entertainment opportunities.

Group Sales & Motor Coach (buses)

Management and Coordinator positions are responsible for booking and selling property amenities and throughout the resort.

Facilities
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Facilities are responsible for the cleanliness, routine maintenance and repair of all the buildings and grounds. We accomplish these tasks in house using our own employees. This ensures stable and consistent training and employment opportunities.

EVS Team Member

Clean restrooms, dump ash trays, pick up cups, clean slot machines, entrances, vacuum carpets, clean in Retail outlets, parking lot trash, clean out buildings - Golf Maint, PGA, Blue Top Ridge. Project work - clean carpets, floors, chairs, shower scrub restrooms, shower scrub all tile floors including kitchen.

Maintenance

Maintenance Mechanics are responsible for preventive maintenance on several hundred pieces of equipment throughout the facility, from heat pumps in the hotel, kitchen equipment, and laundry equipment. Also responsible for repair and painting walls, plumbing throughout the facility, carpentry, electrical, and indoor/outdoor pools.

Hotel Refurb

We deep clean rooms and touch up paint. We do other projects which include building walls and fixing dry wall when needed.

Receiving

Receiving ships outgoing packages as well as inspecting, sorting, and delivering incoming product for the resort. Receiving also manages the warehouse by efficiently using space to maximize the amount of goods in storage

Finance
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Finance department encompasses Cage, Count, Revenue Audit, Accounting and Purchasing functions. Cage Cashiers handle financial transactions for casino guests, while the accounting personnel are responsible for reconciling all resort transactions, preparing financial statements, paying invoices and taxes, and buying products for the organization.

Cashier

The Cage Cashier is responsible for providing a variety of services for our guests such as check cashing, cash advances, redeeming slot vouchers, cashing in table chips and currency exchanges. The individual must be accurate while performing these services for our guests.

Count Team

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Count Team members are responsible for accurately counting and recording money from table games, slot machines and department outlets. Individuals must be able to operate currency counters and other computer equipment correctly to ensure accuracy in the reports that are generated.

Revenue Auditor

Revenue Auditor is responsible for performing daily revenue audits, working with various excel spreadsheets and investigating variances. The individual must be proficient with computer systems and Microsoft Word and Excel. Attention to detail is important in performing these tasks.

Food & Beverage
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The Food and Beverage team is dedicated to guest service and hospitality. Our commitment is to provide and produce the highest quality guest services and products in the Midwest casino resort food and beverage industry. We support a complete array of opportunities and positions for service minded individuals who share our commitment and aspirations.

Chef

We offer a large culinary brigade of Chefs. Our Executive Chef is responsible for all food production from food outlets property wide. Chef de Cuisines, are outlet specific and include Robert's Buffet, Ripple casual a 'la