Online Casino Maryland

Historical Overview of Online Casino Maryland

Before 2000: The Early Days of Gambling

• 🤔 Emergence of Online Gambling

  Year	Event
  1994	First online gambling sites established in the Caribbean.

2000-2010: Legalization and Advocacy

• ⚖️ Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency Established

  Year	Event
  2007	Maryland creates the Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to regulate gaming.

• 🔍 Legislative Developments

  Year	Event
  2010	Maryland voters approve a law allowing table games at casinos.

2011-2015: The Expansion Era

• 🎲 Casino Developments

  Year	Event
  2011	Maryland Live! Casino opens, becoming one of the largest in the state.
  2013	Hollywood Casino Perryville starts offering expanded amenities.

2016-2020: Online Gambling Legislation

• 📈 Online Casino Initiatives

  Year	Event
  2016	Debate over online gambling legislation intensifies; proposals emerge.
  2020	COVID-19 pandemic accelerates interest in online gaming platforms.

2021-Present: Digital Transformation

• 🌐 Launch of Online Casinos

  Year	Event
  2021	Maryland officially launches online casinos through regulated platforms.
  2022	Increased revenue reported due to the rise of online gaming.