The Department of Inspections and Appeals is responsible for the regulation of Iowa Code Chapter 99B (games of skill or chance and raffles). This includes licenses necessary for amusement games, contests, company-sponsored casino nights and commercial promotions operated in the state of Iowa. In addition, they regulate and license all games of skill and chance, bingo operations, raffles, and social gambling activities.

A license shall not be issued, except upon submission to the department of an application on a form furnished by the department and the required license fee.

For more information, contact;

Sherry Hopkins

Department of Inspections and Appeals

Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319

Phone:  515-281-6848

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