This bill amends existing Iowa law regarding illegal gaming by introducing definitions for "account sharing" and "proxy betting." Account sharing is defined as an agreement between individuals to share access to a gambling account to conceal their identities, while proxy betting involves one person placing a wager on behalf of another to hide the bettor's identity. Both activities are now classified as violations under section 725.7, which outlines prohibited actions related to gaming. Additionally, the bill expands the scope of illegal gaming to include the act of delivering items of value for wagering purposes outside of a licensed gambling structure.

The bill also updates the penalties associated with illegal gaming offenses, which vary based on the amount of money or property involved and whether the offense is a first or repeat occurrence. Penalties range from serious misdemeanors for lower amounts to class C felonies for higher amounts or repeat offenses. The bill specifies the consequences for each degree of illegal gaming, detailing the potential confinement periods and fines associated with each classification. Overall, the legislation aims to strengthen the regulation of gaming activities in Iowa by clearly defining illegal practices and establishing appropriate penalties.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 99F.1, 99F.15, 725.7