Historical Overview of Best Online Casinos for American Players
1990s
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Birth of Online Gambling 🎰
Year Event 1994 The first online casino, Casino OnNet, was launched in Antigua. -
Legislation Begins ⚖️
Year Event 1996 The Interactive Gaming Council was established to create guidelines for online gambling.
2000s
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Rise of American Interest 💵
Year Event 2003 Online casinos like PartyPoker became popular among American players. -
Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) 📜
Year Event 2006 The UIGEA was passed, significantly impacting US online gambling regulations.
2010s
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State-Sponsored Online Gambling 🏛️
Year Event 2013 New Jersey launched regulated online gambling, paving the way for other states. -
Expansion of Online Casinos 🌍
Year Event 2018 The Supreme Court overturned PASPA, allowing states to regulate sports betting.
2020s
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Popularity Boom 🚀
Year Event 2020 With the pandemic, online casinos saw a surge in player registrations. -
Innovative Gaming Technologies 💻
Year Event 2022 Virtual reality casinos began emerging, offering immersive gaming experiences.