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Meskwaki Casino | |
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Location | Tama, Iowa |
Address | 1504 305th Street |
Opening date | 1992 |
Theme | Meskwaki culture |
No. of rooms | 404 |
Total gaming space | 67,000 square feet (6,200 m2) |
Notable restaurants | Prime Cut Grill, Jackpot Buffet, Luckys Grill and Taproom |
Casino type | Land-based |
Owner | Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa |
Coordinates | 41°59′45″N92°40′07″W / 41.9959°N 92.6685°W |
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