Historical Overview of Best Online Casinos in NJ
2013: Legalization of Online Gambling in New Jersey 🎉
- February 26, 2013: Governor Chris Christie signed a bill that legalized online gambling in New Jersey.
- November 2013: The first online casinos began operations, including 888 Casino and PartyCasino.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| February 26, 2013 | Legalization of online gambling |
| November 2013 | Launch of first online casinos |
2014: Initial Growth and Popularity 📈
- March 2014: Golden Nugget became the first casino to offer online poker.
- December 2014: Online gaming revenues exceeded $122 million for the year.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 2014 | First online poker launch by Golden Nugget |
| December 2014 | Revenue reaches $122 million |
2016: Introduction of New Games 🎮
- June 2016: New Jersey legalized online sports betting, expanding the online gaming landscape.
- September 2016: The first online casinos introduced live dealer games.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 2016 | Legalization of online sports betting |
| September 2016 | Launch of live dealer games |
2020: The Boom in Online Gaming 📊
- March 2020: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, online casinos saw a surge in players.
- June 2020: Online gaming revenue reached an all-time high of $84.9 million in one month.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| March 2020 | Surge in online gaming due to COVID-19 |
| June 2020 | Monthly revenue hit $84.9 million |
2023: Continued Expansion and Innovation 🚀
- January 2023: Introduction of new regulations to enhance player protection.
- September 2023: Major casinos launched mobile apps for improved user experience.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 2023 | New player protection regulations |
| September 2023 | Launch of casino mobile apps |
