Gaming Accountability and Modernization Enhancement Act of 2017 or the GAME Act of 2017
This bill: (1) prohibits federal liability for gaming activity that is lawful under state law if such law provides for certain consumer protections with respect to the activity, (2) makes it unlawful to accept a credit card payment for age verification for placing any bet or wager, (3) amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to establish and implement programs for prevention and treatment of gambling addiction, and (4) repeals the professional and amateur sports protection prohibition (commonly referred to as the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act).
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