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📜 Historical Overview of Online Casinos in Michigan

🗓️ Early Beginnings (1996 – 2010)

• Year	Event
  1996	The first online casinos are launched, paving the way for virtual gaming.
  2002	The Kahnawake Gaming Commission in Canada begins licensing online casinos, impacting U.S. players.
  2006	The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted, creating legal ambiguities for online gambling.

📈 Legal Developments (2011 – 2016)

• Year	Event
  2013	Michigan passes legislation to regulate online poker, the first step for online casinos.
  2014	The first online poker sites launch in Michigan, allowing residents to play legally.
  2016	The Michigan Gaming Control Board starts issuing online gaming licenses.

🎉 Launch of Online Casinos (2017 – Present)

• Year	Event
  2017	The first legal online casinos launch in Michigan, marking a significant milestone.
  2020	Michigan expands online gambling laws to include a wider range of casino games.
  2021	The state sees an explosive growth in revenue from online gaming during the pandemic.

🔮 Future Prospects

• Year	Event
  2023	Continued growth and innovation in online gaming technologies expected.
  2025	Potential expansion of online betting options and development of more immersive gaming experiences.