Overview of New Jersey Online Gambling History

2011: The Start of Online Gambling in New Jersey

• Launch of Online Gambling Legislation 📜

  Date	Event
  February 2011	New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a bill into law allowing online gambling in the state.

• Regulatory Framework Established ⚖️

  Date	Event
  November 2011	The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement began establishing regulations for online gambling operators.

2013: Online Gambling Launches in New Jersey

• Official Launch Date 🎉

  Date	Event
  November 26, 2013	New Jersey officially launched its online gambling market, becoming the third state in the U.S. to do so.

• Initial Successes 📈

  Date	Event
  December 2013	The first month of operations generated over $1.2 million in online gambling revenue.

2014: Expansion and Regulation Improvements

• Growth of Market 📈

  Date	Event
  Mid-2014	The online gambling market saw its revenues rise above $3 million monthly.

• Regulatory Updates 🛡️

  Date	Event
  October 2014	New regulations were implemented to increase player protection and ensure fair play.

2017: Legal Challenges and Developments

• Supreme Court Case ⚖️

  Date	Event
  June 2017	The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear New Jersey’s challenge against PASPA.

2018: Expansion of Legal Sports Betting 🏆

• Sports Betting Legalization 🥳

  Date	Event
  May 14, 2018	The U.S. Supreme Court struck down PASPA, allowing states to legalize sports betting.

2020-Present: Continued Growth and Innovation 🚀

• Introduction of Mobile Betting 📱

  Date	Event
  Throughout 2020	Mobile sports betting apps gained popularity, increasing overall gambling revenues.

• COVID-19 Impact 🦠

  Date	Event
  2020	The pandemic spurred a surge in online gambling as physical casinos closed.