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Ameristar II Casino, Iowa

Last facts check Oct 12, 2026

ResortCouncil Bluffs

Open 24/724/7Hours

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Local time in Iowa: —

Note: 24/7 is the commercial-floor default when the regulator listing does not publish hours — confirm on property.

  • 25Tables
  • 1,254Slots
  • YesSportsbook
  • 444Rooms

Entry rules

  • 21+ · photo ID21+PHOTO ID21+ · photo ID at the door
  • casualDress codecasual
  • in designated sectionsMarked zones

State commercial casino age is 21. Dress code and smoking not cited on the regulator listing — confirm on property.

Address2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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Same venue, other doors — city pages and ranked shortlists this floor already belongs to.

Is this the right stop?

Match your trip to what this floor actually offers — not a marketing slogan.

Come here if you want

Good match

  • Large resort campus

    Hotel, dining and shows on one campus

  • Live table games

    Live dealer tables on the official count — not slots-only.

  • Sportsbook

    Race & sports book on campus

  • A real slot floor

    A measured slot bank on the official count — denser than a corner tavern.

  • Sleep on campus

    Hotel rooms tied to this stop — no shuttle scavenger hunt.

Pick elsewhere if you want

Maybe skip

Honest mismatches — a neighbour may fit these better.

  • A dedicated poker room

    Poker tables are not on the current amenity count for this stop.

  • An adults-only boutique gambling hall

    Hotel, dining and shows share the same campus.

Felt floor

Games

Table and slot counts are Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission month-end units from the September 2026 gaming-revenue report.

Gaming zone

  • Table games

    25

  • Slot machines

    1,254

How to play

90-second game guides

Short primers for the main casino games — the full set every time, whether this floor deals them today or you are browsing nearby.

All guides

Race & sports book

On the casino licence

Licensed race & sports book on campus — the desk visitors walk into. Floor area and desk file live on the sportsbook page; we do not paste the full book here.

  • Sportsbook
Open sportsbook pageFloor area · desk file · book facts

Book floor

On the casino licence

Hotel

The stay is half the trip — rooms, towers and what is a short walk from the elevators.

Stay on property

Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs

Guest rooms

444

444 rooms

Check rooms on the official site

On campus when you stay

  • PENN Play · PENN Entertainment

Why overnight guests pick it

Plain-language reasons to sleep here if you have never stayed on the Strip.

  • 01444 hotel roomsIRGC facility page and PENN 10-K FY2025 Item 2 both list 444 rooms.

Players club

One card for play, hotel and dining at linked properties.

Players club card

PENN Play

Works across: PENN Entertainment

Learn about the club

Operator and licence

Who holds the IRGC facility licence, which river or land floor it covers, and where the Commission publishes the units.

Who runs it

Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs, LLC

Works across
PENN Entertainment · PENN Play
Type
Standalone casino
Area
Council Bluffs

Licence & registry

Regulator
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Licence type
Casino hotel
Name on the IRGC facility licence
AMERISTAR II
Catalog id (IRGC spine)
ia-irgc-ameristar-ii
Facts checked
desk research · Oct 12, 2026 · licence Oct 12, 2026

ONLINE · registry

Online arm of this licence

Real listings · not ads

State-licensed online products tied to this floor in the registry — not an ad rank.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers before you go — tap a question.

What is the minimum age to enter Ameristar II?

You must be 21 or older to be on the gaming floor at Ameristar II. Carry a valid government-issued photo ID.

Is there a dress code at Ameristar II?

Ameristar II dress code: casual.

Is Ameristar II open 24 hours?

Yes. The casino floor at Ameristar II is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

How many table games does Ameristar II have?

Ameristar II has 25 table games.

How many slot machines does Ameristar II have?

Ameristar II has about 1,254 slot machines.

Does Ameristar II have a sportsbook?

Yes, Ameristar II has a sportsbook inside the casino.

Does Ameristar II have a hotel?

Yes — Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs with about 444 rooms.

What players club does Ameristar II use?

Ameristar II uses PENN Play (works across PENN Entertainment).