I think that this is probably a good thing, for the reason that the ban is basically unenforceable. Gambling sites can be legally operated from other countries

I think that this is probably a good thing, for the reason that the ban is basically unenforceable. Gambling sites can be legally operated from other countries, and I doubt that law enforcement officers can easily catch gamblers. In fact this law has protected some gamblers. Cynthia Haines lost over 70k from online gambling and was sued when she refused to pay it. She counter-sued saying that the companies should not have authorized the illegal charges. The suit was settled in her favor.