House Sponsors: SCHMITZ. Short description: CRIM CD-BAN INTERNET GAMBLING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a licensed riverboat gambling operation owner may collect any amount due under an extension of credit to a riverboat gambling patron that was made before the effective date of this amendatory Act of the 92nd General Assembly. Prohibits a person from making a wire transfer of money for the purpose of an Internet-based gambling transaction. Prohibits a financial institution from knowingly making a wire transfer of money that is to be used in an Internet-based gambling transaction. Provides that a violation is a petty offense that is subject to a fine of $1,000. Provides that any credit card debts incurred as a result of an Internet-based gambling transaction by any person are null and void. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: JAN-07-2003 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status