The $12billion online gambling industry could turn into a house of cards now that the Congress of the United States has passed a law banning the use of credit cards, checks and electronic fund transfers for Internet gaming, industry experts say.

• 行业专家说：美国国会通过一项议案，禁止在网络游戏交易中使用信用卡，支票和电子基金，这可能会使120亿的网上赌博产业变为不切实际的行为。