A bill that restricts how gambling accounts can be funded and how gambling companies market their services in Connecticut was passed after a lengthy debate.
House Bill 5269 passed 100-46, despite some fears that it would not pass before the current legislative session ended.
The bill prohibits using credit cards to fund online gambling accounts and requires account holders to give permission for any charges before they are confirmed. It also targets gambling advertising, making it illegal to advertise financial incentives to encourage gambling.
State Rep. David Rutigliano welcomed the decision, telling CT NewsJunkie, “This is a common-sense approach to some of the problems that we’re seeing throughout society, especially amongst young men and gambling.”
