📜 Historical Overview of Online Casinos in California
🕒 1990s: The Beginnings
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1994: The first online casinos were established in Antigua, leading to the spread of online gambling.
Event Date Antigua’s Free Trade and Processing Act 1994 -
1996: The first online poker rooms were introduced, setting the stage for future online gambling growth.
Event Date Launch of Planet Poker 1996
🕒 2000s: Regulation and Growth
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2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed, affecting online gambling operations.
Event Date UIGEA Enactment 2006 -
2008: California proposes legislation to regulate and license online poker.
Event Date Online Poker Bills Proposed 2008
🕒 2010s: Legislative Efforts
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2013: California introduces regulated online poker, marking a significant milestone.
Event Date AB 2291 – Online Poker Bill 2013 -
2016: More states start to follow California’s lead with their own online gambling regulations.
Event Date Multi-State Agreement Discussions 2016
🕒 2020s: Current Developments
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2021: California introduces several bills aimed at legalizing sports betting and more online gaming options.
Event Date Propositions for Sports Betting Launched 2021 -
2023: Ongoing debates regarding the legalization of online casinos and statewide propositions.
Event Date Current Legislative Sessions on Online Gambling 2023
