📜 Historical Overview of Online Gambling in Ohio

2000-2010: The Early Years of Online Gambling

• 🖥️ Rise of Online Casinos (2000)

  Event	Description
  Growth of Online Casinos	Online casinos began gaining popularity, drawing attention from states like Ohio.

• 📜 The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (2006)

  Event	Description
  UIGEA Enactment	This federal law restricted online gambling transactions, impacting Ohio’s online gaming landscape.

2011-2018: Regulatory Changes and Developments

• 🏛️ Ohio’s Casino Control Law (2011)

  Event	Description
  Introduction of Legal Casinos	Ohio legalized casinos, which increased discussions around online gambling.

• 🎲 Daily Fantasy Sports Legislation (2017)

  Event	Description
  DFS Legalization	Daily fantasy sports were legalized, marking a step toward broader online gaming options.

2019-Present: The Future of Online Gambling in Ohio

• 📅 Senate Bill 176 (2021)

  Event	Description
  Legalization of Online Sports Betting	Ohio passed legislation to legalize online sports betting, enhancing gambling options.

• ⚖️ Launch of Online Sports Betting (2022)

  Event	Description
  First Online Sports Bets Placed	Ohio began allowing residents to place bets online, significantly changing the gambling landscape.

🔗 Further Reading

For more information on the evolving regulations of online gambling in Ohio, visit Ohio’s Legislative Information or check out Gambling.com Ohio.