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Anti-Online Gambling Bill Passed in the House
A bill that prohibits the use of credit cards to pay for online gambling wagers has been passed in the United States House of Representatives Tuesday, July 11.
Opponents however do not believe that banning online casinos and poker games would work, stating that it is far wiser to regulate the $12 billion industry. They also decried the exemption of state-run lottery and horse racing, saying that the two industries had powerful patrons in the congress.
The House voted 317-93 in favor of the bill.
"The House has acted very strongly on this measure," said Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va, one of the bill's lead sponsors. "I think that should send a strong signal that we need for the Senate to act."
The legislation would also be updating an existing law, making it more clear that online gambling is illegal. At the same time, if passed as law, it would give authorities the permission to work with ISPs to block access to online gambling sites.
"The Internet is addictive for many people anyway, and online gambling can be doubly addictive," said Rep. John Duncan Jr., R-Tenn., a supporter of the bill.
However, some remain firm in the conviction that the industry must be regulated instead. "Prohibition as a general principal is a bad principal, because it doesn't work," said Rep. Ron Paul, R-Texas.
Wednesday, August 23 , 2006
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