Timeline of New Jersey Online Casino Development
2013: Online Gambling Legalization 🚀
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New Jersey legalizes online gambling – In February 2013, New Jersey became the third state in the U.S. to legalize online gambling.
Event Date Impact Online Gambling Act Passed February 26, 2013 Opened the door for regulated online casinos in New Jersey.
2014: Launch of Online Casinos 🎰
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First Online Casinos Go Live – In November 2014, the first online casinos launched in New Jersey.
Casino Launch Date Provider Golden Nugget Online Casino November 2014 Golden Nugget Borgata Online November 2014 Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
2015: Growth of Online Gambling 💹
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Increase in Revenue – After one year, online gaming revenues surpassed $150 million.
Revenue Metric Amount Notes Online Gaming Revenue $150 million Significant growth indicating market acceptance.
2016: Introduction of Mobile Gaming 📱
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Mobile Platforms Launched – Online casinos introduced mobile gaming platforms to cater to players on the go.
Feature Launch Date Impact Mobile Gaming Apps October 2016 Expanded player access and convenience.
2019: Continued Expansion & New Operators 🏢
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New Operators Enter the Market – Several major players entered the New Jersey online gaming market.
Casino Launch Date Operator Hard Rock Online Casino January 2019 Hard Rock International Caesars Online Casino April 2019 Caesars Entertainment
2020: Pandemic Growth 📈
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Spike in Online Gaming Due to COVID-19 – The pandemic led to a surge in online gaming as physical casinos shut down.
Metric Change Significance Revenue Growth Over 80% Signaled a shift in gambling habits.
2023: Regulatory Enhancements 🔒
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New Regulations Implemented – Enhanced player protection measures and responsible gaming initiatives introduced.
Regulation Implementation Date Goal Player Protection Policies January 2023 Reduce gambling addiction and enhance safety.