Historical Overview of California Online Casinos
1998 – The Birth of Online Gambling
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Legalization of Online Gambling: In 1998, the first online casinos began operating, laying the foundation for future developments in California.
Event Date First Online Casino Launched 1998
2006 – The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
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Federal Legislation Passed: The UIGEA restricted online gambling, affecting many Californian players.
Event Date UIGEA Enacted 2006
2013 – Regulation of Online Poker
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California Assembly Bill 2291: This bill authorized online poker, marking a significant step in state regulation of online gaming.
Event Date AB 2291 Introduced 2013
2016 – Continued Efforts for Online Gambling Legislation
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New Proposals Emerged: Various bills were introduced to further expand online gambling opportunities in California.
Event Date Multiple Bills Proposed 2016
2021 – The Rise of Online Sports Betting
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Growing Interest: As sports betting gained popularity nationwide, California contemplated new legislation for online sports wagering.
Event Date Online Sports Betting Initiatives Discussed 2021
2023 – Current Trends and Future Prospects
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Ongoing Developments: As of 2023, California’s online casino landscape continues to evolve, with new technologies and gaming platforms emerging.
Event Date Emergence of New Online Casinos 2023
