🕰️ The Rise of Online Casinos (1994 – 2000)
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1994: The First Legal Online Casino Launches
Event Date The first online casino, InterCasino, is launched. 1994 -
1996: Establishment of the Interactive Gaming Council
Event Date The Interactive Gaming Council is formed to promote fair play. 1996 -
1998: Introduction of Microgaming’s Software
Event Date Microgaming releases its first online game software. 1998 -
1999: The Launch of the First Online Poker Room
Event Date Planet Poker goes live, offering online poker. 1999
🚀 Expansion and Regulation (2001 – 2010)
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2003: PayPal Withdraws from Online Gambling
Event Date PayPal stops providing services to online casinos, affecting operations. 2003 -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
Event Date The UIGEA is passed, impacting online gambling in the U.S. 2006 -
2009: The Emergence of Live Dealer Games
Event Date Live dealer games are introduced, enhancing real-life interaction. 2009
🌐 Modernization and Popularity (2011 – Present)
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2013: New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling
Event Date New Jersey becomes the first U.S. state to legalize online gambling. 2013 -
2017: The Rise of Mobile Gaming
Event Date Mobile casinos gain popularity; 50% of players use smartphones. 2017 -
2020: The Boom During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Event Date Online gambling sees a major surge as physical casinos close. 2020 -
2023: Growth of Cryptocurrency in Online Casinos
Event Date More casinos begin accepting cryptocurrencies for transactions. 2023
