1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling 🎮
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1994: The Passing of the Free Trade & Processing Act in Antigua and Barbuda allowed online casinos to be licensed.
Event Impact Free Trade Act Enacted Foundation for the online casino industry. -
1996: The first online casino, InterCasino, launched.
Event Impact InterCasino Launched Set the stage for future online gambling platforms.
2000s: Rapid Expansion & Regulation 🏛️
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2001: The introduction of the Kahnawake Gaming Commission regulations.
Event Impact Kahnawake Gaming Commission Established Provided a framework for online gaming regulations. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was passed in the U.S.
Event Impact UIGEA Passed Restrained online gambling in the U.S. market.
2010s: Mobile Gaming & Cryptocurrency 🚀
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2012: The launch of the first real-money mobile casinos.
Event Impact Real-money Mobile Casinos Shifted the gaming experience to mobile devices. -
2014: Bitcoin introduced as a payment method for online gambling.
Event Impact Bitcoin Adoption Expanded payment options and increased anonymity.
2020s: Evolution and Technologies 🖥️
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2020: The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in online casino traffic.
Event Impact COVID-19 Pandemic Boosted the online gambling market significantly. -
2023: Integration of AI and VR technologies in online casinos.
Event Impact AI & VR Integration Enhanced user experience and immersive gameplay.
