Online Gambling in Canada: A Historical Overview

1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling

• Introduction of Online Casinos 🎰

  Year	Event
  1994	First online casino launched in Antigua, allowing Canadians to gamble online.

• Growth of Internet Accessibility 🌐

  Year	Event
  1996	Increase in personal computer ownership and internet access in Canada, paving the way for online gambling.

2000s: Regulation and Expansion

• First Legal Online Lottery 🎟️

  Year	Event
  2000	The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) launches its online lottery service.

• Establishment of Kahnawake Gaming Commission 🎮

  Year	Event
  2001	Kahnawake Gaming Commission established, providing licenses for online gambling operators.

2010s: Legal Challenges and Changes

• Illegal Gambling Concerns ⚖️

  Year	Event
  2011	The United States passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, indirectly affecting Canadian operators.

• Provincial Regulation 💼

  Year	Event
  2012	Provinces increase their regulation of online gambling, allowing more control over operators.

2020s: Modern Developments

• Introduction of Sports Betting 🏅

  Year	Event
  2021	Bill C-218 is passed, legalizing single-event sports betting in Canada.

• Emergence of Online Casinos 🌟

  Year	Event
  2022	Provincial online casinos gain popularity, with increased offerings and competition.