Gambling age In IowaGambling age In Iowa

Andrew BarkerAndrew Barker

Current Law In IowaCurrent Law In Iowa

21 and older21 and older

Misdemeanor to Misdemeanor to Class “C” FelonyClass “C” Felony

Cons of lowering age to Cons of lowering age to 1818

Casinos can serve Casinos can serve alcohol alcohol

18 year olds are not 18 year olds are not mature enough to mature enough to gamblegamble

Pros of lowering age to Pros of lowering age to 1818

More people into More people into casinoscasinos

18 year olds are 18 year olds are mature enough to mature enough to gamblegamble

MediationMediation

Lower gambling age to Lower gambling age to 1818

Educate people on Educate people on gambling addictiongambling addiction

Casinos place an age Casinos place an age limit depending on limit depending on alcohol policyalcohol policy

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