📅 1990s: The Beginning of Online Gambling in Missouri
- 1995: The first internet casinos launch, paving the way for online gambling.
- 1998: Missouri legislators begin discussions about the regulation of online gambling.
- 1999: The Missouri Gaming Commission is established to oversee gaming operations.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1995 | First Internet Casinos Launch |
| 1998 | Legislative Discussions Start |
| 1999 | Missouri Gaming Commission Established |
🏛️ 2000s: Rise of Regulated Online Casinos
- 2000: Missouri introduces boat-based casinos, expanding gaming options.
- 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed.
- 2007: Online gaming operators begin to adjust to new regulations.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Boat-Based Casinos Introduced |
| 2006 | UIGEA Passed |
| 2007 | Operators Adapt to Regulations |
📈 2010s: Online Gambling Gains Popularity
- 2013: Illinois and New Jersey legalize online gambling, influencing Missouri.
- 2016: The Missouri Gaming Commission debates the future of online gambling.
- 2018: Expansion discussions continue, with a focus on sports betting.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Influence from Other States |
| 2016 | Future of Online Gambling Debated |
| 2018 | Focus on Sports Betting Expansion |
🌐 2020s: Legalization and Regulation of Online Casinos
- 2020: Several states, including Missouri, begin drafting online gambling legislation.
- 2021: Legal online casino gaming is officially approved in Missouri.
- 2022: Launch of regulated online casinos marks a milestone for the state.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Legislation Drafting Begins |
| 2021 | Online Casino Gaming Approved |
| 2022 | Launch of Regulated Online Casinos |