Jul 31, 2010 Phone: Geographical coordinates: Toll-Free Number: (877) 462-7827 Rooms: 152 Price Range: $129-$259. Iowa; Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs.
In 1999 Ameristar Council Bluffs was awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond designation. It is the only riverboat facility in the state to hold this honor.
As well as gambling there is free entertainment for those that choose to visit the riverboat. Some are rock bands, some are 'oldies' and a variety of other performances throughout the year.
The Ameristar Council Bluffs is designed in the manner of a riverboat from the 1800”s. The boat is 38,000 square feet of gaming excitement with a complete selection of popular slot, video poker and table games.
The sports bar has over 30 television screens to watch your favorite sport. While there you can enjoy a burger and beverage. The casino has 4 different places to eat and drink while you are visiting.
There is also a hotel to accommodate you while you visit.
Location: 2200 River Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Phone: 712.328.8888
Directions: From Omaha Eppley Airfield:
-Head south on Abbott Drive
-Turn right when Abbott Drive ends (about 3.6 miles) onto Capitol Ave
-Turn left onto 10th Street
-Turn left at Douglas onto Interstate (I-480) on ramp
-Merge onto I-29 S toward Kansas City/I-80
-Take the Nebraska Ave exit- exit number 52
-Turn right onto South River Rd
From Downtown Omaha (Old Market Area):
-Take 10th Street north toward Douglas
-Turn right onto Douglas
-Douglas turns into the Interstate (I-480) on ramp
-Merge onto I-29 S toward Kansas City/I-80
-Take the Nebraska Ave exit- exit number 52
-Turn Right onto South River Rd
From Downtown Omaha (Convention Center):
-Head south toward Douglas
-Turn left onto Douglas
-Douglas turns into the Interstate (I-480) on ramp
-Merge onto I-29 south toward Kansas City/I-80
-Take the Nebraska Ave exit- exit number 52
-Turn Right onto South River Rd
Mid-America Complex in Council Bluffs:
-Exit the parking lot onto 23rd Ave
-Head west on 23rd Ave
-Turn left onto Nebraska Ave
-Nebraska Ave turns into River Rd
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Phone: 877-IM-A-STAR
Phone: 712-328-8888
Fax: 712-328-8882
LICENSED OPERATOR
Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs, LLC
2200 River Road
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Phone: 712-328-8888
LICENSED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
Iowa West Racing Association
25 Main Place, Suite 550
Council Bluffs, IA 51503-0700
Phone: 712-325-3133
Fax: 712-322-2267
RETAIL SPORTSBOOK
Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs - Sportsbook at Amerisports
GENERAL | |
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Number of Acres | 59 |
Primary Building Square Footage | 118,016 |
Development Costs: | |
Land | $11,600,000 |
Building | $72,000,000 |
Boat | $36,000,000 |
Capitalized Leases | None |
County Location | Pottawattamie |
CASINO | |
Date Operations Began | January 19, 1996 |
No. of Table Games | 24 |
No. of Slot Machines | 1,422 |
Casino Square Footage | 35,125 |
Patron Capacity | 2,700 |
Number of Employees | 434 |
Number of Iowa Employees | 207 |
AMENITIES | |
Hotel Rooms: | |
Ameristar | 160 |
Holiday Inn | 186 |
Hampton Inn | 98 |
Meeting/Conference Rooms: | |
Total Capacity | 1,135 |
Total Square Footage | 15,895 |
Dining Facilities: | |
Total Capacity | 1,680 |
Number of Venues | 5 |
Entertainment Facilities: | |
Total Capacity | 953 |
Square Footage | 22,861 |