1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos 🕰️
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1994: The First Licensing of Online Casinos 🎰
Event Description Establishment of Antigua and Barbuda Introduced the Free Trade & Processing Act allowing online gaming licenses. -
1996: Launch of the First Online Casino 💻
Event Description Cryptologic’s InterCasino One of the first fully functional online casinos to feature real money games.
2000s: Growth and Regulation 🌍
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2001: Rise of Online Poker Transactions ♠️
Event Description Launch of PokerStars A significant player in online poker which contributed to the gaming boom. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) 📜
Event Description UIGEA enacted in the USA Regulation aimed to curb illegal internet gambling and affected many online casinos.
2010s: Technological Advancements and Legalization 📈
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2012: New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling 🗽
Event Description New Jersey’s Online Casino Regulation Kicked off a wave of legalization in the United States, setting a precedent for other states. -
2017: Emergence of Mobile Gaming 📱
Event Description Mobile Casino Apps With the rise of smartphones, casinos began to offer dedicated mobile apps, enhancing accessibility.
2020s: The Future of Online Casinos 🚀
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2020: The Impact of COVID-19 🦠
Event Description Surge in Online Gambling With physical casinos closing, there was a significant increase in online casino usage. -
2023: Integration of Blockchain Technology 🔗
Event Description Rise of Crypto Casinos Casinos began accepting cryptocurrencies, offering anonymity and security to users.
