Historical Overview of NY Online Casinos
2013 – Legalization of Online Gambling 🎉
- April 2013: New York passes a bill allowing online poker, marking the start of regulated online gambling.
- June 2013: The first licenses for online poker operators are issued.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Legalization Bill Passed | April 2013 |
| First Licenses Issued | June 2013 |
2016 – Expansion of Online Gaming 🎲
- July 2016: New York expands online gaming legislation to include casino games, not just poker.
- November 2016: Several companies vie for licenses to operate online casinos.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Casino Games Legalized | July 2016 |
| License Applications Open | November 2016 |
2019 – Launch of Online Casinos 🏁
- January 2019: The first online casinos launch, bringing a new era of digital gambling to New York.
- April 2019: Revenue from online casinos starts to supplement land-based casino earnings significantly.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| First Online Casinos Launched | January 2019 |
| Revenue Surge Reported | April 2019 |
2021 – Growth and Regulation 📈
- January 2021: New York introduces legislation to further regulate online sports betting.
- July 2021: Continued growth of user engagement and revenue in the online casino sector.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Sports Betting Legislation Introduced | January 2021 |
| User Engagement Growth | July 2021 |
2023 – Recent Developments 📰
- March 2023: Online casinos report record earnings, highlighting the industry’s expansion.
- September 2023: New regulations aimed at promoting responsible gambling come into effect.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Record Earnings Reported | March 2023 |
| New Responsible Gambling Regulations | September 2023 |