HSB 93

“Personal consumer electronic device” is defined to include, without limitation, player-owned phones, computers, and devices or technologies that allow access to the internet. The bill provides that a personal consumer electronic device is not a monitor vending machine or player-activated gaming machine for purposes of Code chapter 99G. The bill also defines “scratch ticket” as a preprinted ticket that includes a protective coating that can be scratched or scraped away to determine whether the player has won. _____ lottery” or “instant ticket”, “on-line lotto”, “retailer”, and “ticket” are also amended. “Instant lottery” or “instant ticket” is amended to include only the term “instant ticket” which is then defined to mean an instaplay ticket or a scratch ticket for a lottery game. “On-line lotto” is amended to also allow a lottery game connected to a central system and to allow a game that is connected via other technological means. “Retailer” is amended to mean a person who sells lottery tickets or shares pursuant to a license, and not just a contract, issued by the lottery authority. “Ticket” is also amended to provide that the tangible evidence of a game is issued by the lottery authority.9, concerning lottery board of directors’ duties and specifically the authority to adopt administrative rules, is amended. The bill authorizes the board to adopt rules allowing a retailer to also accept payment for a lottery ticket or share by prepaid gift card, nondeferred electronic payments through electronic wallets or mobile applications, or other form of cash-based payment, so long as the retailer does not extend or arrange for credit to purchase the ticket or share. The bill also provides that the board may adopt rules permitting automated drawings. The bill provides that automated drawings shall not be authorized by the board until the lottery authority determines whether an automated drawing process is appropriate for a lottery game and if authorized, the bill provides that automated drawings shall be reviewable by the lottery authority through the use of video, mechanical, or other means.13 authorizes the lottery authority to sell lottery tickets and shares, including etickets, through personal consumer electronic devices. Lottery tickets or shares sold through a personal consumer electronic device may be for a lottery game with predetermined outcomes as well as for a lottery game with outcomes determined by random drawings or other selection processes.24, concerning retailer licensing, is amended to provide that a person shall not be selected as a lottery retailer if the person has direct or indirect involvement in the sale or transfer of tickets, shares, or prizes to individuals outside the jurisdiction where the tickets, shares, or prizes were sold or awarded.27, concerning lottery retail licenses, is amended to provide that a lottery retail license may be canceled, suspended, revoked, or terminated, for direct or indirect involvement in the sale or transfer of tickets, shares, or prizes to individuals outside the state of Iowa.31, regarding prizes, is amended to provide that the lottery authority shall only pay prizes for tickets or shares that were legally purchased, possessed, and presented.36, concerning criminal penalties, is amended.41 shall be guilty of a class “D” felony.31 and applicable game specific rules shall be guilty of a class “D” felony. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $750 but not more than $7,500.