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 classified as violations of illegal gaming laws under section 725.7. Additionally, the bill expands the list of prohibited activities to include engaging in proxy betting and account sharing.

The bill also updates the penalties associated with illegal gaming, which vary based on the amount of money or value 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 aims to strengthen the enforcement of gaming laws in Iowa by clearly defining these activities and establishing corresponding penalties for violations.

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