A bill for an act relating to the Iowa lottery. (Formerly HSB 69.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

House File 260 (HF260) is a law that updates the Iowa Lottery's operations. It introduces a new definition for 'lotto' games, which are lottery games connected to a central computer where players select numbers or symbols from a set range. The law also clarifies that 'self-service kiosks' are machines that dispense lottery tickets without showing visual or audio representations of the games. Additionally, it removes the requirement for the Iowa Lottery to report quarterly and annually to the governor, auditor of state, and general assembly.

The bill received unanimous support in both the House and Senate, indicating broad bipartisan approval. This suggests that lawmakers view the updates as beneficial for modernizing the Iowa Lottery's operations and improving efficiency.

There is no specific negative media coverage available. However, some might argue that removing reporting requirements could reduce transparency and oversight of the Iowa Lottery's activities.