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GAME Act of 2017

Introduced: December 4, 2017 Introduced by: Pallone, Frank Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Dec 8, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
Dec 4, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Gaming Accountability and Modernization Enhancement Act of 2017 or the GAME Act of 2017

This bill: (1) prohibits federal liability for gaming activity that is lawful under state law if such law provides for certain consumer protections with respect to the activity, (2) makes it unlawful to accept a credit card payment for age verification for placing any bet or wager, (3) amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to establish and implement programs for prevention and treatment of gambling addiction, and (4) repeals the professional and amateur sports protection prohibition (commonly referred to as the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act).

What's happening now December 8, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.

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