Early Beginnings (1990s – Early 2000s)
📅 Launch of Online Casinos
Year Event 1994 Antigua and Barbuda grants licenses to online casinos, sparking interest in online gambling. 1996 One of the first online casinos, InterCasino, is launched. 📅 The Rise of Online Gambling
Year Event 1998 The Interactive Gaming Council (IGC) is formed to promote fair online gaming. 2000 The first comprehensive laws regarding online gambling are proposed in various jurisdictions.
Legal Changes and Challenges (2006 – 2012)
📅 UIGEA Passage
Year Event 2006 The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted, banning financial transactions related to online gambling. 📅 State Responses
Year Event 2012 New Jersey legalizes online gambling, leading to discussions in California.
California’s Legislative Journey (2013 – 2020)
📅 Initial Proposals
Year Event 2013 California introduces several bills aiming to regulate online poker. 📅 Back-and-Forth Negotiations
Year Event 2015 Multiple attempts to pass online gambling legislation fail, highlighting the complexity of state interests.
Modern Developments (2021 – Present)
📅 Current Status of Online Gambling
Year Event 2021 Proposition 27 introduced to legalize online sports betting in California, reigniting the conversation around online gambling. 2023 California considers comprehensive regulations for online casinos, with discussions ongoing among lawmakers.
Future Prospects
📅 Closer to Legalization?
Year Event 2024 and Beyond Anticipation is building around potential legalization and the growth of the online casino market in California.
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