Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999

Summary

Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999 - Amends the Federal criminal code to make it unlawful for any person engaged in a gambling business to use the Internet or any other interactive computer service (service) to: (1) place, receive, or otherwise make a bet or wager; or (2) send, receive, or invite information assisting in the placing of a bet or wager. Prescribes penalties. Lists exceptions to such prohibition, including certain State and multi-State lotteries and authorized horse racing. Grants the district courts original and exclusive jurisdiction to prevent and restrain violations of this Act. Authorizes the United States or a State attorney general to institute such proceedings. Exempts from liability under this Act any service provider who, after being properly notified by a Federal or State law enforcement agency that a particular online site of such provider is being used to violate this Act, removes or disables access to such site. Authorizes alternative injunctive relief against such a provider, under certain limitations and considerations. Preempts applicable State law. Directs the Attorney General to submit to Congress: (1) an analysis of the problems associated with enforcing this Act; (2) recommendations for the best use of Department of Justice resources for enforcement; and (3) an estimate of the amount of activity and money being used to gamble on the Internet.

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• Referred in House (text)

  Referred in House · EN · 27 January 2000

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• Referred in House (PDF)

  Referred in House · EN · 27 January 2000

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• Engrossed in Senate (text)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 19 November 1999

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• Engrossed in Senate (PDF)

  Engrossed in Senate · EN · 19 November 1999

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 19 November 1999

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 17 June 1999

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 17 June 1999

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 17 June 1999

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 March 1999

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 23 March 1999

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 23 March 1999

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