Introduction
The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was passed in 2006 to prohibit Internet wagering. UIGEA does not prohibit Internet wagering directly. Rather the law bars banks and credit card companies from processing payments for such wagering by prohibiting the use of credit in connection with unlawful Internet wagering, effectively outlawing such gambling.
AHC Position
Although no legislation has been introduced at this point, the AHC is closely following the Internet gaming issue in Congress and ensuring that no legislation would adversely affect whatever forms of wagering racing can offer interstate and over the Internet under the IHA.