📜 Early Beginnings of Online PA Casinos (1990s – 2000s)
- 📅 1996: The first online casino software is launched by Microgaming.
- 📅 1997: The first online gambling website, InterCasino, is established.
- 📅 2000: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board is created to regulate gambling in the state.
Year | Event |
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1996 | Launch of first online casino software |
1997 | Establishment of InterCasino |
2000 | Creation of PA Gaming Control Board |
🌐 Growth of Online Gambling in Pennsylvania (2010 – 2015)
- 📅 2010: Pennsylvania passes legislation allowing casino expansion.
- 📅 2017: The law to regulate online gambling is enacted.
- 📅 2018: The first online casino launches in Pennsylvania.
Year | Event |
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2010 | Casino expansion legislation enacted |
2017 | Regulation of online gambling in PA |
2018 | Launch of first online casino |
🚀 The Rise of New Online PA Casinos (2019 – Present)
- 📅 2019: Multiple online casinos and sportsbooks launch within PA.
- 📅 2020: COVID-19 pandemic accelerates online gambling options and accessibility.
- 📅 2022: Introduction of live dealer games becoming a popular option.
Year | Event |
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2019 | Launch of several online casinos and sportsbooks |
2020 | Increase in online gambling during the pandemic |
2022 | Live dealer games gain popularity |