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Iowa
Gaming Riverboats
* Bettendorf -- The Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, 1777 Isle Parkway. A 300-foot, two-deck vessel offers more than 1,150 of the newest slot and video poker machines and 25 table games. Open 24 hours a day. For information, call 800-THE-ISLE or visit www.isleofcapricasino.com.
* Clinton -- Wild Rose Riverboat Casino & Resort, 777 Wild Rose Drive. Offers nearly 600 slot and video machines, and blackjack tables, roulette, craps, Caribbean stud and more. Offers the Wild Times Player's Club, plus Sawmill Buffet and the Coaches Corner Sports Bar & Grill. National and local entertainment acts and 60 luxury hotel rooms. Open from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 8 a.m. to 4 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call 563-243-9000 or 800-457-9975.
* Davenport -- The Rhythm City Casino, 101 W. River Drive, offers slots and table games. The pavilion features two restaurants, musical performances and more. Open 7 a.m.-3 a.m. daily, 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. For information, call 800-262-8711. www.rhythmcitycasino.com.
* Dubuque -- Diamond Jo Casino, in the Port of Dubuque. The new complex includes a casino with more than 900 slot machines, a 30-lane bowling center with two party rooms, three restaurants, three bars, a broadcast center and 5,000 square feet in meeting and banquet space. Free admission. The casino gaming area is open year-round, 24 hours a day. For information, call 563-690-4800 or 800-LUCKY JO.
* Dubuque -- Mystique, formerly Dubuque Greyhound Park & Casino. The remodeled complex features approximately 1,000 slots, 18 tables, a poker room and dog track. New offerings also include: Champagne, a new steak house; Bon Appetit, a buffet; Encore, a stage for live entertainment; The Cabaret at Mystique, an entertainment venue; and the Rendezvous Bar. Enjoy live greyhound racing May-October, Wednesday through Sunday and simulcasting from other tracks year-round. Free admission and valet parking. Food and beverages available at several dining options. Call for live racing and simulcasting schedules. For information, call 563-582-3647.
* Marquette -- Lady Luck Casino, 100 Anti Monopoly St., has more than 700 slots and 15 table games such as blackjack, craps and live poker. Calypso's Buffet offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call 800-496-8238.
* Tama -- Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel is a Native American Casino and is open daily 24 hours. The 127,669-square-foot casino features 1,650 slots and 34 table games. For information, call 800-728-4263.
* Riverside -- Riverside Casino & Golf Resort. Located 18 miles south of Iowa City. Take U.S. 218 south and take a left on Iowa 22. Has nearly 1,200 slot machines, 24 blackjack tables, poker room, gift shop, show lounge and event center that features national acts. For more information, call 319-648-1234.
* Waterloo -- The Isle of Capri Casino & Hotel, 777 Isle of Capri Boulevard. One of the newest casinos in the Midwest, it offers 1,100 slots, 35 table games, a poker lounge and a hotel. There also are four restaurants available to patrons. For more information, call 800-THE-ISLE or go to www.the islewaterloo.com.
Non-gaming
* Dubuque -- Spirit of Dubuque Sightseeing and Dinner Cruises, Third Street, Ice Harbor. Experience family entertainment on the world-famous Mississippi River. Cruise aboard the only authentic paddle-wheeler in the area. Cruising daily May-October, with a variety of cruises. Advance reservations required with all meal cruises. Possible lock-and-dam adventure. Private charters, fireworks, fall foliage and special-events cruises. Office open year-round. For information, call 563-583-8093 or 800-747-8093 or visit www.dubuqueriverrides.com.
* Dubuque -- Miss Dubuque, Third Street-Ice Harbor. A yacht cruise on the Mississippi River. Available for private charter, weddings, meetings, reunions, dinner cruises or other events. Cruises are May-October. For information, call 563-583-8093 or 800-747-8093 or visit www.dubuqueriverrides.com.
Illinois
Gaming riverboat
* Rock Island -- Jumer's Casino Rock Island, 1735 First Ave. Open 7 a.m.-5 a.m. with 729 slots. For information, call 800-477-7747.
Non- gaming riverboat
* Moline -- Celebration River Cruises, 2501 River Drive, open all year, winter dockside. For information, call 800-297-0034.