Start the adventure on either the eastern or western side of the state. All but three of the casinos are located on Iowa's borders.
Travel down the eastern border of Iowa along the Mississippi River to find several riverboat and reservation casinos.
Visit riverboats like the Diamond Jo in Dubuque. The casino is operated on a three-story vessel. The Diamond Jo operates at dockside year round. It's open 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. during the week, and 24 hours on weekends.
Enjoy a cruise and gamble at the same time. The Catfish Bend Casino in Fort Madison or Burlington is the real deal. The boat is docked in Burlington Mid-October through Mid-April, but in April it travels to Fort Madison where it cruises the Mississippi River from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. during the summer months.
Gamble at one of Iowa's larger casinos, the Ameristar in Council Bluffs. The floating casino is open 24 hours a day. It has several restaurants and a large hotel located on site.
Keep your feet on dry ground with a visit to Meskwaki Bingo and Casino in Tama. The large complex boasts thousands of slot machines, poker tables, restaurants, a motel and spa.
Bet on the dogs while enjoying a trip to the casino in Altoona. The Prairie Meadows Racetrack offers live horse racing as well as gaming tables, slot machines, entertainment and restaurants.