🔙 Early Beginnings of Online Gambling (1990s)
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Establishment of the First Online Casino (1994)
Event Date Description First Online Casino Launched 1994 The first online casino, InterCasino, opened in 1996, which marked the beginning of online gambling. -
Introduction of Online Poker (1998)
Event Date Description Online Poker Becomes Popular 1998 Online poker begins to gain attraction with the launch of sites like Planet Poker.
🌀 Growth and Regulation (2000s)
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Rise of Online Casinos (2001-2005)
Event Date Description Increase in Players 2001-2005 Online casinos see a surge in players and revenue as technology advances. -
Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (2006)
Event Date Description Legislation Passed 2006 This U.S. law aimed to prohibit illegal online gambling, impacting many online casinos.
🌐 Reformation and Legalization (2010s)
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Legalization Efforts in Various States (2013 onwards)
Event Date Description New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling 2013 New Jersey becomes one of the first states to legalize online gambling and casino operations. -
Growth of Mobile Gaming (2015)
Event Date Description Mobile Casinos Established 2015 The emergence of mobile gaming apps increases accessibility for players.
🌟 Present Day and Future Trends (2020s)
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Arizona Legalizes Online Casinos (2021)
Event Date Description Arizona Online Gambling Laws Passed 2021 Arizona legalizes online sports betting and casinos, further expanding the industry’s growth. -
Integration of Cryptocurrency (2022)
Event Date Description Cryptocurrency Acceptance 2022 More online casinos start accepting cryptocurrency as a payment method.