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1. kevin niles
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   Anyone know how IA stands if poker is legal? Wondering about the chances of opening a poker room.

   Posted 1 year ago #

2. Berserker871
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   I am from Iowa as well, and as far as I know there are no laws against poker in Iowa. Suprisingly and commendably.

   Posted 1 year ago #

3. Skallagrim
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   Well, thats not actually the case. Iowa law is pretty complex. Generally, poker is illegal in Iowa as playing any game for money is prohibited unless it complies with a list of exceptions. The list of exceptions is whats complex. Home games appear to be excluded so long as there is no rake or any other kind of charge to play. It also appears bars and card rooms can be licensed to allow games of poker, but again only if there is no fee for playing. But dont take my word for it, you can find all the Iowa gambling statutes here: http://www.gambling-law-us.com/State-Laws/Iowa/

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   Posted 1 year ago #

4. kevin niles
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   Thanks Skallagrim, I read some laws on this site before and I agree. It seems the law, like always, is loose for interpretation. Imagine lawyers doing that. lol

   Posted 1 year ago #

5. Natallia Hasley
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   We live in IA. Just yearstaday we get a call from our bank ( Midwestone). They tald us its illigal put money on poker sites and our card was dead. I put 10 $ on UB want to try their 10c step S and G for WSOP.

   P.S. Sorry for any mistakes. English not native languege for me

   Posted 1 year ago #

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