Iowa department proposes cease-and-desist powers for gaming commission

Iowa’s Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing has filed a bill proposing authority for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to issue cease-and-desist orders to unregulated gambling operations. The proposal was filed ahead of the 2026 legislative session, which begins 12 January; regulator administrator Tina Eick said current law does not clearly authorise action against operators beyond those it licenses.