2001 – The Beginnings of PokerStars 🎉
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Launch of PokerStars
Event Date Details Establishment March 2001 PokerStars was launched, setting the stage for online poker. -
First Major Tournaments
Event Date Details First Tournament June 2001 The site hosted its first major online poker tournament.
2003 – The Boom of Online Poker 🚀
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World Series of Poker
Event Date Details WSOP Coverage July 2003 Chris Moneymaker won the WSOP, popularizing PokerStars.
2006 – Expansion and Legal Challenges ⚖️
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Legal Changes
Event Date Details Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act October 2006 The U.S. government enacted laws affecting online gambling.
2011 – New Beginnings 🌟
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Return to U.S. Market
Event Date Details Re-Entry Plans April 2011 Plan for re-entering the U.S. market post-Black Friday.
2013 – Major Developments 🌍
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Launch of Real Money Games
Event Date Details New Jersey Launch November 2013 PokerStars launched real-money gaming in New Jersey.
2020 – The Rise of Online Poker During Pandemic 🦠
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PokerStars‘ Online Tournaments
Event Date Details Quarantine Events 2020 Increased online tournaments due to global pandemic.
