The latter provides not less than 1,700 slot machines and some classic gaming tables including Blackjack, Craps, Roulette and Whiskey Pit. Those are the Harrah’s Casino & Hotel, the Ameristar Casino and The Horseshoe Casino. Gambling fans can find 3 very attractive gaming establishments within the city’s boundaries. Nowadays, the city of Council Bluffs has a population estimated at nearly 63,000. It was formerly named Kanesville, the historic starting point of the Moron Trail. Located on the East bank of the Missouri River, Council Bluffs is a city situated on the border with Iowa and Nebraska.