Casino Legislation in Alberta (1990s)
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1995: Launch of Government-regulated gambling.
🎉 Event 📅 Date 📍 Location Introduction of Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) April 1995 Edmonton, Alberta -
1999: Opening of the first legal casinos in Alberta.
🎰 Event 📅 Date 📍 Location First casinos begin operating in Calgary and Edmonton October 1999 Calgary & Edmonton
Rise of Online Gambling (2000s)
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2002: Introduction of online gambling regulations.
📈 Event 📅 Date 📍 Location Online gambling legislation is explored. January 2002 Alberta -
2004: First online casinos launch in Alberta.
🖥️ Event 📅 Date 📍 Location Establishment of the first licensed online casinos. March 2004 Alberta
Expansion and Regulation (2010s)
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2010: Increase in online game offerings.
📊 Event 📅 Date 📍 Location New online slots and table games introduced. June 2010 Alberta -
2018: Regulatory changes for online casinos.
📜 Event 📅 Date 📍 Location Enhanced regulations for safer online gambling. November 2018 Alberta
Current Trends (2020s)
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2020: Surge in online gambling during the pandemic.
📅 Event 📆 Date 📍 Location Online gambling becomes a popular entertainment option. March 2020 Alberta -
2023: Introduction of mobile casino apps.
📱 Event 📅 Date 📍 Location Launch of mobile casinos for increased accessibility. January 2023 Alberta
For further reading on online gambling regulations, check the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.