★ Top Pick
#1
Harrah’s Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, Iowa
SlotsBlackjackVideo Poker
580 slots · 18 tables · 24/7
24/7 · Dining
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Updated Council Bluffs, Iowa · City Guide · 2026
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Casinos in Council Bluffs
5 venues · Iowa land-based gaming
Council Bluffs, Iowa has 5 legal land-based casino venues — part of 31 statewide properties tracked on StatesCasinos. This city guide lists every operating property with verified addresses, on-site games, amenities, and how each venue compares to others in Council Bluffs and across Iowa.
Properties in this guide
Use this page to compare every legal casino in Council Bluffs: addresses, games on the floor, hotels and dining, drive times from nearby metros, and head-to-head picks when more than one property serves the same market.
Local rules: Venues in Council Bluffs follow Iowa's mix of tribal compacts, state racing rules, or commercial licensing depending on property type. Minimum gambling age and house rules vary by operator — confirm at the property before play. Gamble responsibly.
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Floor counts and hours come from our research dataset for 3 of 5 venues in this city.
#2
Horseshoe Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, Iowa
SlotsBlackjackVideo Poker ♠ Poker
1,700 slots · 54 tables · 18 poker tables · 24/7
24/7
#3
Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, Iowa
SlotsBlackjackVideo Poker
1,588 slots · 23 tables · 24/7
24/7 · Dining · Pool
#4
Ameristar Hotel Casino Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Dining
| Amenity / Game | Harrah’s Council Bluffs | Horseshoe Council Bluffs | Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs | Ameristar Hotel Casino Council Bluffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎰 Slots | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🃏 Table Games | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| ♠️ Poker Room | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 🎱 Bingo | — | — | — | — |
| 🖥️ Video Poker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🏨 Hotel / Resort | — | — | — | — |
| 🍽️ Restaurant | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| 🏊 Pool | — | — | ✓ | — |
| 🕐 Open 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🅿️ Free Parking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
Council Bluffs amenities & floor data
| Amenity / Game | Harrah’s Council Bluffs | Horseshoe Council Bluffs | Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs | Ameristar Hotel Casino Council Bluffs | Bluffs Run Casino |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🎰 Slot Machines | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 🃏 Table Games | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| ♠️ Poker Room | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
| 🎱 Bingo | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🖥️ Video Poker | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 🍽️ Restaurant | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| 🏨 Hotel / Resort | — | — | — | — | — |
| 🏊 Pool | — | — | ✓ | — | — |
| 🕐 Open 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 🅿️ Free Parking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 🚗 Valet Parking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| 🎰 Slot machines (reported) | 580 | 1,700 | 1,588 | — | — |
| 🃏 Table games (reported) | 18 | 54 | 23 | — | — |
| ♠️ Poker tables (reported) | — | 18 | — | — | — |
| 🕐 Hours (reported) | Open 24/7 | Open 24/7 | Open 24/7 | — | — |
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Top Land-Based Casinos in Council Bluffs
A ranked, evidence-based shortlist of licensed land-based casinos in Council Bluffs, scored on game-floor selection, property amenities, and visitor value. Floor data is pulled from our directory and audited against state regulator filings and on-property visits.
#1
Casinos
Horseshoe Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, Iowa
1,700 slots · 54 tables · 18 poker tables · 24/7. Directory lists 10 game types and 6 amenity tags for this property.
- Location
- 2701 23rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
- Games on Floor
- 10+ variants
- Amenities
- 6 listed
Selection33
Value0
Experience64
Games available
- 3 Card Poker
- Blackjack
- Craps
- Mini-Baccarat
- Mississippi Stud
Property
- Buffet
- Cafe
- Open 24/7
- RV parking
#2
Casinos
Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, Iowa
1,588 slots · 23 tables · 24/7. Directory lists 7 game types and 6 amenity tags for this property.
- Location
- 2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
- Games on Floor
- 7+ variants
- Amenities
- 6 listed
Selection23
Value0
Experience64
Games available
- Blackjack
- Craps
- Electronic Keno
- EZ Pai Gow
- Roulette
Property
- Bar
- Open 24/7
- Pool
- Restaurant
#3
Casinos
Harrah’s Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, Iowa
580 slots · 18 tables · 24/7. Directory lists 12 game types and 7 amenity tags for this property.
- Location
- 1 Harrah's Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
- Games on Floor
- 12+ variants
- Amenities
- 7 listed
Selection40
Value0
Experience68
Games available
- 3 Card Poker
- Blackjack
- Blackjack - Single Deck
- Craps
- Fortune Pai Gow Poker
Property
- Bar
- Golf
- Open 24/7
- Restaurant
Expert Opinion · Council Bluffs
StatesCasinos EditorialDirectory research · floor data from regulator filings
Most visitors to Council Bluffs compare floor size, hotel options, and table-game depth before picking a property. Start with Horseshoe Council Bluffs, Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs, Harrah’s Council Bluffs, then open each property page for hours and game lists.
Floor Data5 licensed venues are indexed for Council Bluffs.
Compare published machine counts in the comparison table, then filter venues that list slot machines in our directory. Smaller halls can still run strong video poker banks even when total slot count is modest.
Floor DataHorseshoe Council Bluffs leads our ranked shortlist for overall floor data.
Table-game players should confirm blackjack, craps, and poker room availability on each property page — tribal and card-room properties in the same city often have very different pit rules and hours.
Floor DataUse the amenities comparison grid to see poker and table-game coverage at a glance.
All casinos in Council Bluffs, Iowa
5 licensed land-based venues operate in Council Bluffs. Compare addresses and games below, then open each property page for full reviews.
Planning your visit? Open any property page below for games, amenities, and hours — or browse the full Iowa casino directory .
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Harrah’s Council Bluffs
1 Harrah's Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
- 24/7 floor
- Dining
- 3 Card Poker
- Blackjack
- Tribal Reviews coming soon
Horseshoe Council Bluffs
2701 23rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
- 24/7 floor
- 3 Card Poker
- Blackjack
- Tribal Reviews coming soon
Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs
2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
- 24/7 floor
- Dining
- Blackjack
- Craps
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- Tribal
Harrah’s Council BluffsReviews coming soonHarrah’s Council Bluffs
1 Harrah's Blvd, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
- 24/7 floor
- Dining
- 3 Card Poker
- Tribal
Horseshoe Council BluffsReviews coming soonHorseshoe Council Bluffs
2701 23rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
- 24/7 floor
- 3 Card Poker
- Blackjack
- Tribal
Ameristar Casino Council BluffsReviews coming soonAmeristar Casino Council Bluffs
2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
- 24/7 floor
- Dining
- Blackjack
- Tribal Ameristar Hotel Casino Council Bluffs
- Tribal
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