This was talked about earlier, but I think it’s worth revisiting —-
From Gambling911: http://www.gambling911.com/Port-Security-Bill-Passes-Internet-Gambling-093006.html
Port Security Bill passes in House and Senate: Internet prohibition attached
Despite arguments in the House that the Port Security Bill failed to address concerns over rail and mass transit security and heavy objections over including a prohibition on internet gambling, the Port Security Act was passed shortly after midnight Friday.
While Republicans insisted the Port Security Bill should only focus on U.S. ports and not mass transit, a number of representatives in the House questioned how a provision on “internet gambling” could be added to the bill.
The agreement, a blend of earlier measures passed by the House and Senate, would make it illegal for banks and credit card companies to make payments to online gambling sites, however, it falls short of adding clarity to a 1961 federal law banning interstate telephone betting also covers an array of online gambling.
The House passage ensured passage in the Senate as well. Senate Republican and Democratic leaders announced it would be passed by voice vote after the House’s late-night vote.
Of course we need to verify that what is stated above is actually correct. But if we assume it is correct, it is definitely good news that the Wire Act wasn’t amended. The part about not allowing banks and credit card companies to make payments to online gambling sites — that confuses me. I thought this was already in place? Hence we have NETeller, Firepay, etc.