State of Iowa v. Sydney Leiann Slaughter

Summary

The court affirmed Slaughter’s conviction for gambling, false claim of winnings. It held that substantial evidence supported findings that she acted with intent to defraud and did not make a wager contingent on winning the gambling game. The court also held that the gaming agent’s testimony defining when a slot-machine wager occurs was admissible, although his reference to caselaw was improper and harmless.