📜 Historical Overview of New USA Online Casinos
🟢 1990s: The Rise of Online Gambling
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Year Event 1994 First online gaming license issued in Antigua and Barbuda. 1996 Introduction of the first online casinos, including InterCasino. 1999 Revolution in online poker with the launch of Planet Poker.
🟡 2000s: Regulation and Growth
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Year Event 2006 U.S. Congress passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). 2008 Online poker site Full Tilt Poker launches, rapidly gaining popularity. 2009 Legalization discussions begin in various states concerning online gambling.
🔵 2010s: State-Level Legalization
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Year Event 2011 The U.S. Department of Justice clarifies the Wire Act, paving the way for state-regulated online gaming. 2013 New Jersey legalizes online gambling, opening the market to several casinos. 2018 U.S. Supreme Court strikes down PASPA, allowing states to regulate sports betting.
🟣 2020s: Rapid Expansion
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Year Event 2020 Several other states, including Pennsylvania and Michigan, introduce online casinos. 2021 Continued growth in online gambling revenue, spurred by the global pandemic. 2023 Emergence of crypto casinos and new technologies like live dealer games.
🔚 Conclusion
Online casinos in the USA have evolved tremendously from their inception in the 1990s to the rapid expansion seen today. As regulations continue to adapt, the online gambling industry is expected to grow even further, introducing innovative gaming experiences.
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