📜 Historical Overview of Legal Online Gambling Casinos
🕰️ 1990s: The Dawn of Online Gambling
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1994: The first online gambling license was issued in Antigua and Barbuda.
Event Date First Online Casino Launch 1994 -
1996: The first online poker room, Planet Poker, was launched.
Event Date Launch of Planet Poker 1996
🏢 2000s: Expansion and Regulation
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2001: The Wire Act interpretation was challenged regarding online gambling.
Event Date Legal Challenges in the US 2001 -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was enacted in the USA.
Event Date UIGEA Enactment 2006
🌍 2010s: Global Legalization Trends
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2011: The DOJ ruled that the Wire Act only applies to sports betting, paving the way for online casinos.
Event Date DOJ Wire Act Interpretation 2011 -
2013: New Jersey legalized online gambling, becoming a milestone in the US market.
Event Date New Jersey Online Gambling Legalization 2013
📈 2020s: The Rise of Mobile Gambling
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2020: The global pandemic accelerated the shift to digital gambling platforms.
Event Date Rise in Online Gambling During COVID-19 2020 -
2021: States like Michigan and Virginia legalize online gaming, contributing to market growth.
Event Date Michigan and Virginia Legalization 2021
🔮 Future: The Next Steps in Legal Online Gambling
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2023 and Beyond: Continued expansion into new jurisdictions and advancements in technology.
Event Date Expansion of Online Gambling Legislation 2023
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