Altoona, Iowa, located near Des Moines, has only one gambling casino, located in a resort and theme park setting. However, other gaming facilities are located throughout the center of Iowa, within one or two hours' drive from Altoona. A list of all Iowa casinos is included in the reference section, as well. Some casinos are included in resort settings, while others focus only on gaming activities.
Altoona is home of Prairie Meadows, a gaming and racing facility in central Iowa.
The casino boasts 1900 slot machines offering games starting at only a penny. Table games, special game rooms, tournaments, dining and live entertainment are part of the ambiance of the beautiful casino at Prairie Meadows.Besides gambling, horse racing is also available at Prairie Meadows. From spring through fall, horse races and special promotional events are featured at this state-of-the-art racing facility. Spectators can enjoy watching horse races from outdoor seating as well as from climate-controlled indoor areas. In addition to racing at the Prairie Meadows track, major races from around the country are brought through simulcasting to spectators at Prairie Meadows.The facility is located next to Adventureland Theme and Water Parks with seasonal fun for the entire family. Adventureland Inn is located on the grounds, and several other hotels are available in and near Altoona.
Prairie Meadows
1 Prairie Meadows Drive
P.O. Box 1000
Altoona, IA 50009
800-325-9015
prairiemeadows.com
About two hours East of Altoona, in Riverside, Iowa, is the Riverside Hotel and Casino. The casino has over 1200 slots machines, gaming tables, private gaming rooms, tournaments, fine dining and live entertainment. A resort hotel, world-class golf course, golfer's clubhouse and tournaments add to the many ammenities at Riverside Hotel and Casino.
Riverside Casino and Golf Resort
3184 Highway 22
Riverside, IA 52327
319- 648-1234
Toll Free - 877- 677-3456
www.riversidecasinoandresort.com
Terrible's Lakeside Casino, in Osceola, Iowa, has over 1000 slot and video poker machines, gaming tables, gaming rooms and tournaments. The casino complexboasts a luxurious resort hotel, a cafe, buffet dining, a lounge and Terrible's Sports Bar. The casino also sponsors live entertainment throughout the year. The scenic lakeside surroundings also contains an RV park for patrons who enjoy camping.
Terrible's Lakeside Casino
777 Casino Drive
Osceola, Iowa 50213
641-342-9511
www.terribleslakeside.com
The Meskwaki Bingo Casino and Hotel facility is owned and operated by the Meskwaki Indians. The casino is in Tama, Iowa, near Marshalltown and about 50 miles northeast of Des Moines. Meskwaki Bingo is available several scheduled times each day, seven days a week. The minimum age for Bingo is 18 years old.The 24-hour casino presents 1400 slot machines, gaming tables, private game rooms, and tournaments. Guests can eat at the concession areas, food arcade, leisurely cafe, buffet, and the fine dining restaurant. The casino also presents scheduled live entertainment indoors and at their outdoor arena.
Meskwaki Bingo Casino
1504 305th St.
Tama, IA 52339
800-728-4263
www.meskwaki.com
