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 a person's identity, while proxy betting involves one person placing a wager on behalf of another to hide the bettor's identity. Both activities are explicitly included in the list of illegal gaming activities, which are subject to penalties under section 725.7. The bill also updates the language in section 725.7 to include these new definitions and clarifies that engaging in these activities constitutes a violation of the law.

Additionally, the bill modifies the penalties associated with illegal gaming based on the value of money or property involved and the number of offenses. It establishes a tiered penalty system, ranging from serious misdemeanors for lower amounts to class C felonies for higher amounts or repeat offenses. The penalties for serious misdemeanors, aggravated misdemeanors, and felonies are specified, detailing the potential confinement periods and fines. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the regulation of illegal gaming activities in Iowa by clearly defining prohibited actions and establishing corresponding penalties.

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