The Kansas City Democratic said it's time to deal with the high charges that are assessed for withdrawing cash from credit-card machines in gambling places. However, as the money borrowed goes up, the charge percentages go down.
Current law prohibits loaning money on gambling boats.
Bill Ratliff, from the Missouri Bankers Association, testified against the bill. He said that people should have the same right to get money from credit cards machines on gambling boats as they can do at restaurants, shows or locations.