Business Consulting & Partners Tomasz Strykowski

💰 Early Beginnings of Casinos in Canada (1800s – 1900s)

• 🎰 Establishment of the First Casinos

  Year	Event
  1869	The first lottery was established in Canada, introducing public gaming.
  1900	The Ontario Jockey Club started offering parimutuel betting on horse racing.

🕵️ The Legalization Era (1960s)

• 📜 Legalization of Gambling

  Year	Event
  1969	The Canadian government legalized gambling through the Criminal Code.
  1970	The first licensed casinos opened in Canada, starting a new era of gaming.

🏙️ The Casino Boom (1980s – 1990s)

• 🏨 Expansion of Casino Operations

  Year	Event
  1989	The first fully operational casino in Windsor, Ontario, opened.
  1994	British Columbia launched its first government-operated casino in Vancouver.

🎉 Modern-Day Developments (2000s – Present)

• 🌐 Online Gambling Revolution

  Year	Event
  2000	Online gambling began gaining popularity in Canada.
  2010	Provincial governments started regulating online casinos, leading to more secure options for players.

🔍 Future of Casinos in Canada

• 🚀 Innovations and Trends

  Year	Event
  2023	Integration of virtual reality and augmented reality in casino gaming experiences.
  Future	Expected growth in the live dealer casino segment, enhancing user experience.