Historical Overview of Online Casino in Nevada
1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling 🎰
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Introduction of Virtual Casino Software (1994)
Event Date Online casino software is developed for the first time by Microgaming. 1994 -
First Online Casino Launched (1996)
Event Date InterCasino claims to be the first online casino. 1996
2000s: Regulatory Developments 📜
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Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (2006)
Event Date The US Congress passes a law targeting online gambling. 2006 -
Nevada Legalizes Online Poker (2013)
Event Date Nevada becomes the first state to regulate online poker. 2013
2010s: Boom and Expansion 🚀
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Launch of Online Poker Sites (2013-2014)
Event Date Sites like WSOP.com and Ultimate Poker launch in Nevada. 2013-2014 -
Multi-State Online Poker Compact (2017)
Event Date Nevada joins a compact allowing interstate poker. 2017
2020s: Continued Evolution 🌐
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Launch of Online Sports Betting (2020)
Event Date Online sports betting becomes widely available in Nevada. 2020 -
Growth in Mobile Gaming (2022)
Event Date Increased focus on mobile gaming platforms. 2022
The online casino industry in Nevada has come a long way, from its humble beginnings to becoming a leader in the legal online gaming market. For more information, visit Nevada’s official website.