1990s – The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994 – First Online Casino Established 🎰
Event Description Creation of Microgaming Microgaming launched the first online casino, Gaming Club, allowing players to gamble from their home. -
1996 – First Regulation Formed 📜
Event Description Antiguan Government Antigua and Barbuda granted licenses to online casinos, marking the beginning of regulated online gambling.
2000s – Growth and Expansion
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2001 – Major Developments in Technology 💻
Event Description Introduction of Live Dealer Games Online casinos began offering live dealer games, enhancing player experience with real-time interaction. -
2006 – U.S. Legal Changes ⛔
Event Description Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) This law significantly impacted U.S. players‘ ability to participate in online gambling.
2010s – The Rise of Mobile Casinos
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2010 – Mobile Gaming Launch 📱
Event Description First Mobile Casino Apps Released Players could now access their favorite games from smartphones and tablets. -
2013 – Regulation in New Jersey 🌐
Event Description New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling New Jersey became one of the first U.S. states to regulate online gambling, setting a precedent.
2020s – A New Era of Online Gambling
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2020 – Surge in Online Gambling Due to Pandemic 😷
Event Description COVID-19 Impact With physical casinos closed, many players turned to online platforms, resulting in record growth. -
2023 – Increase in Cryptocurrency Payments 💰
Event Description Rise of Crypto Casinos Many online casinos began accepting cryptocurrencies, offering players more payment options.