HR-4411 -- US Anti-online Gambling Bill Approved by the House

Today, the US House of Representative approved the anti-online gambling bill (H.R. 4411, short-titled the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act ). The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration and if approved, would amend the United States Code by prohibiting the use of any financial instrument for unlawful online gambling. Criminal convictions under the bill carry a five-year term of imprisonment or a fine, or both. The bill also requires the US government to advance policies that promote the cooperation of foreign governments in the enforcement of the bill.