🕰️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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🗓️ Year 📍 Event 1994 First Online Casino Launched: The first online casino, InterCasino, was established, marking the beginning of the online gambling industry. 1996 Introduction of RNG Technology: The use of Random Number Generators (RNG) ensured fairness in online gaming. 1999 Online Gambling Revenues Surge: The popularity of online casinos began to exponentially grow, achieving revenues of nearly $1 billion.
🌍 2000s: Regulation and Growth
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🗓️ Year 📍 Event 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA): The US Congress passed UIGEA, impacting the online gambling industry significantly. 2007 Emergence of Live Dealer Games: Casinos began offering live dealer options, providing a more immersive experience for players. 2009 Mobile Gaming Begins: The rise of smartphones led to the launch of mobile casino games.
📈 2010s: Expansion and Technology Advancements
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🗓️ Year 📍 Event 2011 States Begin to Regulate Online Gambling: States like New Jersey and Delaware started regulating online casinos. 2013 International Growth: Online casinos began gaining popularity in Europe and Asia, expanding their reach globally. 2017 Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Adoption: Online casinos started accepting Bitcoin, revolutionizing transactions.
🔮 2020s: The Future of Online Casinos
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🗓️ Year 📍 Event 2020 COVID-19 Pandemic Boosts Online Gambling: Lockdowns increased online gaming popularity, with many newcomers joining. 2021 VR and AR Integration: Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies began to influence online casino designs. 2023 Continued Regulation and Player Protection: More measures are being put in place to ensure fair play and safe gambling practices.
Learn More About Online Gambling
For more detailed information on the evolution of online casinos and their regulations, visit Gambling.com or check out the National Council on Problem Gambling for responsible gambling guidance.