This bill amends Iowa's gambling laws to expand the definition of social gambling to include a variety of card and parlor games, specifically listing games such as poker, pinochle, and bridge, among others. It establishes a new framework for poker card rooms, which are defined as licensed gambling structures that exclusively offer poker games to the public, without including other forms of gambling or sports wagering.

Additionally, the bill allows individuals to apply for a license to operate a poker card room, stipulating that these establishments can only serve patrons aged 21 and older. It introduces the concept of a "rake," a fee charged by the poker card room operator, and mandates that the state racing and gaming commission set maximum rake limits to ensure fairness. The commission is also tasked with creating rules for the licensing, operation, and regulation of poker card rooms, including the collection of taxes and licensing fees, which will be deposited into the state’s general fund.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 99B.45, 99F.1