Historical Overview of Online Casinos in Illinois

2008 – Legalization of Riverboat Gambling 🚢

• Event	Date	Significance
  Legalization of riverboat casinos	January 1, 2008	This marked the beginning of legalized gambling in Illinois, paving the way for future online gambling discussions.

2011 – Introduction of Video Gaming Machines 🎰

• Event	Date	Significance
  Introduction of Video Gaming Act	July 30, 2011	Allowed more forms of gambling through video gaming terminals, increasing public interest and revenues.

2013 – Efforts to Legalize Online Gambling 💻

• Event	Date	Significance
  Proposed legislation for online gambling	March 2013	Legislation was introduced in the Illinois General Assembly to allow online gambling, reflecting the growing trend in the online gaming industry.

2019 – Legalization of Sports Betting 🏈

• Event	Date	Significance
  Sports Wagering Act passed	June 28, 2019	This allowed sports betting in Illinois, indicating a shift in gambling law towards including more online options.

2021 – Regulation of Online Gambling 💵

• Event	Date	Significance
  Launch of online sports betting and casinos	March 2021	Online sports betting commenced in Illinois, providing a regulated platform for online gambling and expanding the market.

Current Landscape and Future Prospects 🌟

• Event	Date	Significance
  Growth of online gambling platforms	2023	The online casino market in Illinois continues to grow as more players turn to digital platforms for entertainment.

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