Bills › 91st General Assembly

Relating to authorizations to conduct advance deposit wagering

Topics:Alcohol, cannabis & gaming

Same legislation: HF 2779

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedFebruary 25, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 25, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeApril 15, 2026
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2779
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

AI summary The state racing and gaming commission would be required to let certain licensed horse and dog racing businesses accept advance deposits for betting. This change removes a rule that specifically required the commission to authorize the racetrack located in Polk County. Even with this change, the racetrack in Polk County must still agree to the setup and will continue to receive a portion of the money made.1

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to authorizations to conduct advance deposit wagering. The bill requires the state racing and gaming commission (commission) to authorize an entity that is licensed pursuant to Code section 99D.9D (alternative simulcasting licensure —— horse and dog races) to conduct advance deposit wagering. The bill strikes a requirement that the commission authorize the licensee of the horse racetrack located in Polk county. However, under current law and the bill, percent of associated revenue is designated for the H.F. _____ licensee of the horse racetrack located in Polk county, and an agreement with the licensee of the horse racetrack located in Polk county is required before granting an advance deposit wagering operator license.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named March 26, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§99D.11

How the Code works3

Lobbying

3 for · 0 against · 4 undecided · Who →

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