Iowa bill regulates gambling games, imposes a moratorium on new licenses, and mandates socioeconomic studies.
The bill regulates gambling games in Iowa by imposing a moratorium on new licenses from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2030. It restricts new licenses to counties where gambling games were conducted on January 1, 2025. The bill also mandates the state racing and gaming commission to conduct a socioeconomic study on gambling's impact on Iowans, focusing on financial and societal impacts, problem gambling, and community services. Additionally, it requires an independent review of internet gaming's impact on the state's gaming industry, considering policy objectives and competitiveness.
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