Historical Overview of Online Casinos in New Jersey
Pre-2013: The Dawn of Online Gaming
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2010: New Jersey lawmakers begin discussions on online gaming legalization. 🏛️
Event Date Description Discussions Begin 2010 Initial steps toward online gambling reform in the state. -
2012: New Jersey votes to legalize Internet gambling. ✅
Event Date Description Legalization Passed February 2012 The New Jersey legislature passes Bill A2578.
2013: Launch of Online Gambling
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November 2013: The official launch of online gambling in New Jersey. 🎉
Event Date Description Launch Date November 26, 2013 The first online casinos go live, including PartyCasino and Borgata.
2014-2018: Growth and Regulation
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2014: Introduction of new online gaming sites. 🌐
Event Date Description Expansion Throughout 2014 New brands start to enter New Jersey’s online casino market. -
2017: Regulatory changes favoring players. 🛡️
Event Date Description Amendments January 2017 Changes to regulations improve consumer protection and game variety.
2019-Present: Industry Maturation
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2020: Surge in online gaming popularity due to the pandemic. 📈
Event Date Description COVID-19 Impact 2020 Online gaming sees a massive uptick in players during lockdowns. -
2021: Record-breaking revenue from online casinos. 💰
Event Date Description Revenue Milestone January 2021 Online gaming revenue reaches historic highs in New Jersey.
Conclusion
The online casino landscape in New Jersey has evolved significantly since its inception. With ongoing developments and a solid regulatory framework, New Jersey stands as a model for other states considering similar measures.
For more information on online casinos in New Jersey, check out our official state gaming website. 🌟
