- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 8
- Latest action
- Apr 3, 2026
What it does
The BETS OFF Act would prohibit any person from placing, accepting, or facilitating wagers on specified events, which include acts of terrorism, assassinations, wars, and certain government-controlled or non-financial events whose outcomes are under complete control or known in advance. The bill amends existing federal laws related to racketeering, illegal gambling businesses, unlawful internet gambling funding, and commodity trading to incorporate this prohibition, allowing the Attorney General to pursue civil injunctive relief against violators. It would affect individuals and entities engaged in betting or financial trading activities tied to sensitive government or security-related…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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Floor (Not started)
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