Pennsylvania lawmakers want to prohibit customers from using credit cards to fund online gambling accounts, including PA sports betting apps.
Senator Wayne Fontana filed Senate Bill 1159 on Monday, calling for an outright ban on credit card funding for all online gambling. The legislation explicitly mentions online casino, iLottery, daily fantasy sports, and Pennsylvania sports betting accounts under the proposal.
“There are more young folks between 18 and 30 gambling online, and they are running it up on their credit cards,” Fontana told LSR on Wednesday. “The state is partners with (online gambling companies), and we have an obligation to make sure people do not get addicted if we can help it.”
