Horseshoe Council Bluffs at a glance
About Horseshoe Council Bluffs
Horseshoe Council Bluffs is an Iowa-licensed commercial casino at 2701 23rd Avenue in Council Bluffs, Iowa, operated by Caesars Entertainment under real estate ownership by Vici Properties. The property operated originally as Bluffs Run Greyhound Park from 1986 before transitioning to casino gaming and eventually adopting the Horseshoe brand. The floor runs 1,700 slot machines, 54 table games, and an 18-table poker room on a 24/7 schedule, with a buffet, cafe, RV parking, self-parking, and valet on site. The Caesars Rewards loyalty program connects to the full Caesars national network. The minimum gambling age is 21, regulated by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission. Website: caesars.com/horseshoe-council-bluffs.
Horseshoe Council Bluffs is the largest of the three Iowa-licensed casinos in Council Bluffs by both machine count (1,700) and table game count (54) — the other two are Ameristar Casino (Penn Entertainment, 1,588 machines) and Harrah’s Council Bluffs (Caesars, 580 machines). The Horseshoe brand is Caesars’ premium casino tier, associated nationally with flagship poker rooms and World Series of Poker championship events.
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Horseshoe Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Poker Room: Largest in Council Bluffs
Horseshoe Council Bluffs’ 18-table poker room spreads 7 Card Stud, Limit Hold’em, NL Hold’em, Omaha, Omaha 8 or Better, and Omaha Hi-Lo — one of the most format-diverse poker rooms in Iowa.
7 Card Stud is increasingly uncommon at regional casinos. Omaha 8 or Better and Omaha Hi-Lo — separately listed — suggest the room maintains distinct running games for the standard hi-lo split format at different stake levels or formats. At 18 tables, the Horseshoe poker room can run all six formats simultaneously, giving players genuine format choice in the Council Bluffs-Omaha gaming market.
Table Games
Horseshoe Council Bluffs runs 54 table game positions — the largest table game floor among Council Bluffs casinos — including 3 Card Poker, Blackjack, Craps, Mini-Baccarat, Mississippi Stud, Pai Gow Poker, Roulette, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, and Video Poker.
Games at Horseshoe Council Bluffs
- 3 Card Poker
- Blackjack
- Craps
- Mini-Baccarat
- Mississippi Stud
- Pai Gow Poker
- Roulette
- Slot Machines
- Ultimate Texas Hold'em
- Video Poker
- 7 Card Stud
- Limit Hold'em
- NL Hold'em
- Omaha
- Omaha 8 or Better
- Omaha Hi-Lo
Caesars Rewards and History
- caesars rewards
Specific earn rates, tier requirements, and benefits change frequently — confirm with the property's player services desk before your visit.
2701 23rd Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501, USA
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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Strengths
4- 18-table poker room with 7 Card Stud, Omaha Hi-Lo, and Omaha 8 or Better — most format-diverse in Iowa
- 54 table games and 1,700 machines — largest of three Council Bluffs casinos
- Caesars Rewards cross-earns with Harrah's Council Bluffs; RV parking and buffet
- Horseshoe premium brand; formerly Bluffs Run Greyhound Park (1986 origin)
Watch-outs
2- Website error in our data collection — verify at caesars.com/horseshoe-council-bluffs
- No hotel — overnight visitors need external Council Bluffs lodging
Council Bluffs' largest casino — 18-table poker with 7 Card Stud and Omaha Hi-Lo, formerly the Bluffs Run Greyhound Park
Horseshoe Council Bluffs is the dominant gaming facility in the Council Bluffs-Omaha corridor by table count (54) and poker room size (18 tables). The poker room's 7 Card Stud, Limit Hold'em, NL Hold'em, Omaha, Omaha 8 or Better, and Omaha Hi-Lo makes it the most format-diverse poker room in Iowa. Caesars Rewards cross-earns with Harrah's Council Bluffs. The property originated as Bluffs Run Greyhound Park in 1986. Verify hours and current stakes at caesars.com/horseshoe-council-bluffs.
Licensing & Rules
- Regulator
- Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
- Age Requirement
- 21+
- Sportsbook
- Legal
