Social gambling in a public place is lawful, subject to the provisions of section 99B.42, if all of the following requirements are met:
 1. The social gambling is conducted at any public place owned, leased, rented, or otherwise occupied by the licensee.

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Terms Used In Iowa Code 99B.44

  • Department: means the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing. See Iowa Code 99B.1
  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Gambling: means any activity where a person risks something of value or other consideration for a chance to win a prize. See Iowa Code 99B.1
  • person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. The person occupying the premises of the public place as an owner or tenant has submitted an application for a license and a fee of one hundred dollars to the department, and a license has been issued.
 3. The license is prominently displayed on the premises of the public place.
 4. The licensee or any agent or employee of the licensee does not participate in, sponsor, conduct, promote, or act as cashier or banker for any gambling activities, except as a participant while playing on the same basis as every other participant.