They moved casino operations to the former convention center into a 25,000 square foot facility with room for 600 slot machines. In 2013, Harrah's scrapped the riverboat, which was inconvenient to customers due to its 300-foot ramp entrance. Maintenance costs for the riverboat were high, with Harrah's claiming to have spent over $400,000, to dredge around the boat annually. In 2007, Iowa law allowed casino operators to move to on shore operations. 1 Harrahs Boulevard Council Bluffs Iowa IA 51501 United States. Harrah's later acquired Harvey's in 2001. Harrah's began as Harvey's having opened in 1996 with the Kanesville Queen riverboat, a three-story floating casino. The property added slot machines in 1995 and changed its name to Bluffs Run Casino. On October 6, 2017, ownership of the property was transferred to Vici Properties as part of a corporate spin-off, and it was leased back to Caesars Entertainment. Horseshoe Casino’s history began in 1986 when Bluffs Run Greyhound Park was opened at the casino’s current location. Harrah's Council Bluffs is one of three casinos in the city of Council Bluffs including Horseshoe Council Bluffs and Ameristar Casino Council Bluffs. Harrah's Council Bluffs has many amenities including a 251-room hotel, 2 restaurants and 2 bars. It is owned by Vici Properties and operated by Caesars Entertainment. Harrah's Council Bluffs is a hotel and casino located in Council Bluffs, Iowa across the Missouri River from Omaha, Nebraska.
