📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994 – First License Granted 🏦
Event Details First Online Casino The first online casino, Microgaming’s Gaming Club, received a license from the Government of Antigua and Barbuda. 🎰 -
1996 – The Emergence of Online Gambling 💻
Event Details First Live Casino The first live dealer games hit the internet, simulating the casino experience from home. 🥳
📅 2000s: Rapid Growth and Technology Improvement
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2001 – Casino Software Revolution 🎮
Event Details Flash-Based Casinos Introduction of Flash technology allowed for no-download casinos, enhancing user experience. 🌐 -
2006 – Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act 🏛️
Event Details US Legislation The introduction of UIGEA impacted online gambling legality in the US, forcing many operators to withdraw. ⚖️
📅 2010s: Legalization and New Trends
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2011 – PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker 💵
Event Details Black Friday The US Department of Justice charged several online poker sites, leading to significant changes in the industry. 🚨 -
2013 – New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling 🎉
Event Details State Legislation New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online gambling, marking a turning point for the industry in the US. 🏁
📅 2020s: The Rise of Live Dealer Games and Mobile Gaming
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2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic Boosts Online Gambling 📈
Event Details Industry Shift With land-based casinos closing, many players shifted to online platforms, resulting in record growth. 🚀 -
2022 – Innovative Technologies in Online Casinos 🕶️
Event Details AI and VR Integration The use of Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality started to reshape the online gaming experience. 🎮