Social gambling

Any individual or group conducting gambling activities in Iowa must:

• Obtain a gambling license from the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals, and

• Obtain a permanent sales tax permit from the Iowa Department of Revenue

Please contact the Iowa Social and Charitable Gambling Unit at (515) 281-6848 for complete information regarding sports pools and social gambling. 

Contact the Iowa Department of Revenue at (515) 281-3114 for more information on sales tax permits.