📅 Early 2000s: The Rise of Online Gambling
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2000: The Development of Online Casinos
Event Description Launch of First Online Casinos The first online casinos emerged, paving the way for digital gambling. -
2006: UIGEA Legislation
Event Description Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act This legislation aimed to restrict online gambling in the U.S. but led to the rise of non-U.S. based sites.
🕒 2010s: Expansion and Regulation
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2011: Black Friday Impact
Event Description Seizure of Poker Websites The FBI seized major online poker websites, significantly impacting players and the industry. -
2013: New Regulations in New Jersey
Event Description Legalization of Online Gambling New Jersey became the first U.S. state to legalize and regulate online gambling. -
2017: Increased Mobile Access
Event Description Mobile Gambling Boom The explosion of mobile application usage led to an increase in gambling via smartphones.
🚀 2020s: Technology and Innovation
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2020: COVID-19 Pandemic
Event Description Surge in Online Gambling Lockdowns and restrictions led to a significant increase in online gambling activities. -
2023: The Rise of Cryptocurrency in Gambling
Event Description Acceptance of Cryptocurrencies Many online gambling sites began accepting cryptocurrencies for transactions.