California Online Casinos

California Online Casinos: A Historical Overview

1998 – The Birth of Online Gambling

• Legal Framework Established 🏛️

  Event	Description
  California Assembly Bill 2991	This bill proposed the legalization of online gambling in California.

2006 – The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act

• Federal Restrictions Enacted 🚫

  Event	Description
  UIGEA Passed	This act made it illegal for financial institutions to process transactions related to online gambling.

2013 – Online Poker Bill Introduced

• California’s First Online Poker Initiative ♠️

  Event	Description
  SB 678	An initiative was introduced to legalize online poker in California, marking a significant step in the state’s online gambling discussions.

2016 – Online Poker Becomes Legal

• First Sites Launched 🎉

  Event	Description
  Legal Sites Go Live	The first online poker sites launch in California, operating under the state’s licensing framework.

2021 – Expansion of Online Gambling 🔄

• Proposals for Sports Betting 📊

  Event	Description
  Sports Betting Initiatives	Various proposals emerge to legalize online sports betting in California, showing a growing acceptance of digital gambling.

2023 – Current Landscape and Future Outlook 🔮

• Ongoing Legal Discussions 🗣️

  Event	Description
  Negotiations Continue	State legislators continue to debate new online gambling regulations, with potential for further expansion beyond poker.