🕰️ Timeline of Online Casinos in Ontario
📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
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Year Event 1994 First online gambling licenses issued in Antigua and Barbuda, paving the way for online casinos. -
Year Event 1996 First online casino, InterCasino, launched, making waves in the global gambling scene.
📅 2000s: Growth and Regulatory Changes
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Year Event 2001 Ontario’s government announces plans to regulate online gaming. -
Year Event 2003 Launch of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation’s (OLG) online gambling platform.
📅 2010s: Increased Accessibility and Mobile Gambling
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Year Event 2010 Introduction of mobile gaming technology, allowing players to gamble on-the-go. -
Year Event 2016 Ontario government explores further regulations and the potential for private online gambling operations.
📅 2020s: Legalization and Market Expansion
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Year Event 2021 Online gambling becomes legalized in Ontario, leading to a surge in new operators entering the market. -
Year Event 2022 Launch of multiple new online casinos, offering a variety of games and enhanced customer experiences.
📚 Conclusion
Ontario’s online casino industry has undergone significant transformations over the past three decades, evolving from a nascent market to one of the most regulated and diversified online gambling sectors in North America. For more information on responsible gaming practices, check out Responsible Gaming Ontario.
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