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 now explicitly included in the list of illegal gaming activities under section 725.7, which outlines various prohibitions related to gambling.

Additionally, the bill updates the penalties associated with illegal gaming, which vary based on the amount of money or property involved and whether the offense is a first or repeat occurrence. The penalties range from serious misdemeanors for lower amounts to class C felonies for higher amounts or repeat offenses. The bill also clarifies that delivering anything of value for wagering purposes outside of a licensed gambling structure is illegal. Overall, the legislation aims to strengthen the enforcement of gambling laws in Iowa by addressing these specific activities and their associated penalties.

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