Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel

What Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel does

Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel is a tribal gaming and hospitality enterprise owned and operated by the Meskwaki Nation, a federally recognized Native American tribe, on tribal land in Tama, Iowa. Constructed in 1992, the property operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is structured as an integrated resort combining a 67,553 sq ft casino floor, a 366-room hotel, six dining venues, a live entertainment venue, and 14,000 sq ft of event space. The casino is the core commercial engine, anchored by more than 1,300 slot machines (including wide area progressive systems that connect to one of only two such networks in Iowa), 25 table games across nine varieties, a 550-seat bingo parlor, and a sportsbook with four wagering kiosks. Underlying technology consists of standard casino gaming systems — slot machine management, electronic bingo devices, sportsbook kiosks, and a third-party hotel booking engine (rguest) — with no proprietary AI/ML or data platform disclosed.

The business model is transaction-based across multiple revenue streams: gaming win (slots, table games, bingo, sportsbook), hotel room revenue, food and beverage sales across The Buffet, Lucky's Grill & Taproom, Food Arcade, Bingo Concessions, The Lounge, and an on-site Starbucks, ticketed entertainment at the Veterans Convention Center and Outdoor Arena, and group/event revenue from weddings and meetings. Pricing is largely unit-based (e.g., $16.99-$38.99 for buffet tiers, $9.99-$25.99 for grill entrees), with senior and Player's Club discounts layered on top. The Club Meskwaki loyalty program links points earned from gaming to redemptions across hotel, entertainment, free play, and dining, increasing per-visitor monetization and repeat visitation.

The customer base is regional and consumer-facing, segmented into casino gaming visitors, hotel guests, entertainment seekers, event planners, and seniors (55+) targeted via the Prime Timers Club. Distribution is predominantly physical and walk-in, supported by digital channels (website, email newsletter, X/Twitter) and third-party ticketing (Etix). Because the property is owned by a sovereign tribal nation, the company does not have external shareholders, venture investors, or public disclosure obligations; no M&A, funding rounds, or leadership changes were identified in the available data, and revenue is not publicly reported.

Name

Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel

Legal name

Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel

Website

https://meskwaki.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Tribal casino and hotel in Tama, Iowa, operated by the Meskwaki Nation since 1992. Provides gaming (1,300+ slots, table games, bingo, sportsbook), 366 hotel rooms, six dining venues, entertainment, and 14,000 sq ft of event space for regional visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Casino and Hotel Resort

NAICS

Casino Hotels (721120), Gambling Industries (7132)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal/Indigenous Casino Hotels (THAGAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Integrated Casino Resorts (Casino + Hotel/Entertainment) (MPAEAAAA), Land-Based Bingo Halls (MPAEAGAA), Convention & Events Casino Hotels (THAGAJAK)

Keywords

• Tribal casino gaming
• Casino hotel resort
• Slot machines bingo
• Sportsbook wagering
• Live entertainment venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Tama

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Gaming Operations: Revenue from slot machines, table games, bingo sessions, and sportsbook wagering. The casino features over 1,300 slot machines, 25 table games, 550-seat bingo parlor, and sports betting kiosks. Gaming is the primary revenue driver.
2. Hotel Accommodations: 366-room hotel with Standard King and Double Queen room options. Revenue from room bookings, with complimentary stays earned through Player's Club points.
3. Food and Beverage: Multiple dining venues including The Buffet, Luckys Grill & Taproom, Food Arcade, Bingo Concessions, Lounge, and Starbucks. Revenue from food and beverage sales.
4. Entertainment/Ticketed Events: Concert and comedy performances at Meskwaki Veterans Convention Center and Outdoor Arena. Ticketed events featuring artists like Felipe Esparza and Banda Machos.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel is a Native American tribal casino and hotel resort that operates 67,553 square feet of gaming space offering over 1,300 slot machines, 25 table games, a 550-seat bingo parlor, and a sportsbook with 24/7 wagering kiosks. The property also features a 366-room hotel, six on-site dining venues, a live entertainment venue hosting concerts and comedy shows, and 14,000 square feet of event space for weddings and conferences.

Product overview

Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel operates as a Native American casino resort offering a diversified portfolio of gaming and hospitality services. The core gaming floor (67,553 sq. ft.) provides over 1,300 slot machines, 25 table games across 9 varieties, a 550-seat bingo parlor, and a sportsbook with 4 kiosks. Accommodation includes 366 hotel rooms across two configurations. The property features six distinct dining venues (The Buffet, Lucky's Grill & Taproom, Food Arcade, The Lounge, Starbucks, and Bingo Concessions), live entertainment at the Veterans Convention Center and Outdoor Arena, and 14,000 sq. ft. of event space for weddings and conferences. A loyalty program (Club Meskwaki) ties together gaming, hotel, and dining experiences. The company claims the loosest slots in Iowa based on Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission payout statistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Club Meskwaki: Players rewards club offering points, free play, and exclusive benefits for casino guests.

Products and services

• Casino Gaming Floor 67,553 square feet of gaming space offering slot machines, table games, bingo, and sportsbook wagering for adult gaming patrons.
• Slot Machines Over 1,300 slot machines including mechanical reel, video reel, video poker, video keno, video 21, and local and wide area progressive jackpot games for casino patrons.
• Table Games
• Bingo
• Sportsbook
• Hotel Rooms
• The Buffet
• Lucky's Grill & Taproom
• Food Arcade
• The Lounge
• Starbucks
• Bingo Concessions
• Weddings & Events
• Entertainment & Live Events
• Club Meskwaki Players Club

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest slot payout percentages in Iowa

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ameristar Casino Hotel Council Bluffs: Large Iowa commercial casino hotel owned by Penn Entertainment with 1,600+ slots, extensive hotel, dining, and event space. Larger-scale incumbent in the Iowa market and the primary competitive benchmark for Meskwaki's aspirational product roadmap.

Direct peers

• Grand Falls Casino Resort: Larchwood, Iowa casino resort operated by a commercial operator with gaming floor, hotel, and event space of broadly similar size to Meskwaki. Direct head-to-head competitor for Iowa drive-in gaming, lodging, and event guests.
• Wild Rose Casino & Resorts: Iowa-based casino operator with properties in Emmetsburg, Clinton, and Jefferson offering slots, table games, hotels, and dining. Closest multi-property Iowa competitor for regional gaming and hotel share.
• Riverside Casino & Golf Resort: Iowa casino resort in Riverside with hotel, golf course, multiple dining venues, and event space. Comparable multi-amenity resort competing for event-driven and overnight guests in eastern Iowa.
• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City: Branded casino hotel in Sioux City, Iowa with gaming, hotel, live entertainment, and F&B. Comparable scale integrated resort competing for western Iowa/Nebraska gaming and entertainment demand.
• Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo: Iowa casino hotel operated by a regional commercial gaming company offering gaming, hotel, and dining. Direct Iowa lodging-plus-gaming competitor to Meskwaki's overnight package.
• Diamond Jo Casino: Iowa gaming property operated by Boyd Gaming with locations in Dubuque and Northwood, featuring slots, table games, hotel, and event space. Comparable gaming-led resort competing for Iowa event and overnight customers.
• Prairie Wind Casino: Tribal casino in Carter Lake, Iowa operated by the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska offering slots, table games, and a hotel. Direct Iowa-market tribal peer competing for the same western Iowa gaming customer base.
• Prairie Flower Casino: Tribal casino in Onawa, Iowa operated by the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, offering slots and table games. Smaller-scale Iowa tribal peer targeting overlapping western Iowa drive-in customers.
• WinnaVegas Casino Resort: Tribal casino resort in Sloan, Iowa operated by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska with hotel, slots, table games, and bingo. Nearest direct tribal peer in Iowa with similar gaming/lodging footprint.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/meskwakicasino
• Facebookfacebook.com/meskwaki
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meskwaki

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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