🎰 2000s: The Emergence of Online Casinos
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2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted, complicating online gambling legislation in the USA.
Event Significance UIGEA Enactment Introduced restrictions on online gambling affecting many US players. -
2008: The Online Poker Act was proposed but ultimately failed to pass.
Event Significance Proposed Online Poker Act Sought to regulate online poker but highlighted ongoing legislative challenges.
🕰 2010s: The Regulation Begins
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2011: The Department of Justice (DOJ) issues a memo clarifying the Wire Act’s applicability to sports betting only.
Event Significance DOJ Memo Opened the door for states to legalize online poker and casino games. -
2013: New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online casinos.
Event Significance New Jersey Online Casino Launch Set a precedent for other states to follow in legalizing online gambling. -
2018: The Supreme Court rules to overturn PASPA, allowing states to regulate sports betting.
Event Significance PASPA Overturned Significantly expanded gambling options across the USA.
📈 2020s: Boom of New Online Casinos
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2020: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the shift to online gambling.
Event Significance COVID-19 Impact Increased user engagement and development of online casino platforms. -
2021: Many states, including Michigan and Virginia, launch online casino platforms.
Event Significance Michigan & Virginia Launch More states recognizing the potential of regulated online gaming. -
2023: Innovations in technology lead to the rise of live dealer casinos.
Event Significance Live Dealer Innovations Enhanced user experience with real-time interaction.