🕰️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
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📅 1994: The First Online Casino Launch
Event Details First Online Casino The establishment of the first online casino, Microgaming’s Gaming Club. -
📅 1996: Emergence of Online Gambling Regulations
Event Details Regulatory Framework The introduction of regulations by Caribbean jurisdictions to oversee online gambling.
🌐 2000s: Growth and Expansion
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📅 2001: The First Live Dealer Games
Event Details Live Casino Launch Online casinos began offering live dealer games, creating a real-time gambling experience. -
📅 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
Event Details UIGEA Enactment The passage of UIGEA, which aimed to restrict online gambling in the US.
🎲 2010s: Technological Advancements
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📅 2013: New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling
Event Details Legalization New Jersey becomes the first US state to legalize online gambling, leading to a resurgence in the industry. -
📅 2018: Supreme Court Strikes Down PASPA
Event Details PASPA Repeal The US Supreme Court ruling allows states to legalize sports betting, further boosting the online gambling market.
🔮 2020s: The Future of Online Casinos
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📅 2020: Rise of Mobile Gambling
Event Details Mobile Casino Apps The surge in mobile gaming apps, making online gambling more accessible. -
📅 2023: Introduction of Cryptocurrency in Gambling
Event Details Crypto Adoption The integration of cryptocurrencies as a payment method in online casinos, enhancing security and anonymity.