Timeline of New Online Casinos in the USA
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Early Developments (1990s)
Year Event Details 1994 First Online Casino Launch 🎰 The first online casino is launched in Antigua, paving the way for future developments. 1996 Introduction of Casino Software 💻 Software developers create platforms for online gambling, offering various games. -
Regulatory Changes (2000s)
Year Event Details 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) 📜 This act prohibits financial transactions related to online gambling. 2008 First US Online Poker Rooms 💵 Despite UIGEA, online poker becomes increasingly popular in the US. -
New Era of Legalization (2010s)
Year Event Details 2011 Department of Justice Opinion 🏛️ The DOJ clarifies that online gambling is not prohibited under federal law. 2013 New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling 💡 New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online casinos, boosting the market. -
Rapid Expansion (2020s)
Year Event Details 2020 Online Gambling Surge 📈 The COVID-19 pandemic leads to a rapid increase in online gambling participation. 2021 New States Legalize Online Gaming 🗽 Several states, including Michigan and Virginia, legalize online casinos. 2023 Technological Innovations 🚀 Emergence of blockchain technology and live dealer games enhance user experience.