Online Gambling up For House Debate
 

Under the legislation, operators of various payment systems -- credit cards, checks, wire transfers -- would face criminal penalties for completing a transaction to an offshore gambling site.
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So what happens if they decide to extend the regs to other industries?

Also notice the supporters at the bottom of the page.
Other supporters of the legislation include the NCAA, professional sports leagues and pro-family and religious groups ranging from the Family Research Group to the Southern Baptist Convention.