1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
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1994: The first online gambling license was issued to the Antigua and Barbuda-based company. 🏛️
Event Date Issue of the first online gambling license 1994 -
1996: The creation of the first online casino, InterCasino. 🎰
Event Date Launch of InterCasino 1996
2000s: Rapid Growth and Regulation
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2001: The introduction of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in the USA. 🇺🇸
Event Date Introduction of UIGEA 2001 -
2006: The launch of several new online gambling platforms, including PokerStars and PartyPoker. ♠️
Event Date Launch of PokerStars and PartyPoker 2006
2010s: The Era of Sports Betting and Mobile Gambling
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2012: The UK government regulated online gambling, paving the way for major industry growth. 🇬🇧
Event Date UK regulation of online gambling 2012 -
2018: The U.S. Supreme Court ruling allows states to regulate sports betting. ⚖️
Event Date Supreme Court ruling on sports betting 2018
2020s: The Future of Online Gambling
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2020: The pandemic accelerated the shift to online gambling with an increase in user engagement. 🌐
Event Date Increase in online gambling during the pandemic 2020 -
2023: Integration of blockchain technology in online gambling for enhanced security and transparency. 🔗
Event Date Integration of blockchain technology 2023