📜 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
- 1994: The first online casino, Microgaming, is established.
- 1996: The first casino game, “The World Wide Web Casino,” is launched.
- 1999: The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established in Canada, providing regulatory oversight.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Establishment of Microgaming, the first online casino software provider. |
| 1996 | Launch of “The World Wide Web Casino,” the first interactive online casino. |
| 1999 | Kahnawake Gaming Commission is formed to regulate online gaming. |
🌍 2000s: Expansion and Regulation
- 2000: The first significant online gambling scandal occurs with the “Ultimate Bet” case.
- 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the USA.
- 2008: Online poker rooms like PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker gain popularity.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Ultimate Bet scandal erodes trust in online gambling. |
| 2006 | UIGEA passed, leading to a drop in U.S. online gambling activity. |
| 2008 | Rise of popular online poker platforms like PokerStars. |
🔗 2010s: Growth of Mobile Gaming
- 2010: Mobile gambling begins to take off with the development of smartphone applications.
- 2013: The first regulated online gambling sites launch in New Jersey, USA.
- 2019: The global online gambling market reaches over $50 billion.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Growth of mobile applications for online gambling. |
| 2013 | Launch of regulated online gambling in New Jersey. |
| 2019 | Global online gambling market surpasses $50 billion. |
🚀 2020s: The Future of Online Casinos
- 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic accelerates the shift to online gambling.
- 2021: The rise of cryptocurrency in online casinos.
- 2022: Introduction of virtual reality technology in online gaming experiences.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | COVID-19 drives an increase in online gambling participation. |
| 2021 | Acceptance of cryptocurrency for deposits and withdrawals increases. |
| 2022 | Virtual reality offers immersive gambling experiences. |
