🕰️ 1990s: The Dawn of Online Gambling
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📅 1994: The First Online Casino Launches
Event Description First Online Casino The first online casino, InterCasino, is launched, marking the beginning of an entirely new gambling space. -
📅 1996: The Formation of Regulatory Bodies
Event Description Regulating Online Casinos The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established to regulate online gambling and ensure fair play.
💻 2000s: Expansion and Legal Challenges
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📅 2001: Rise of US Players in Online Casinos
Event Description US Market Emergence American players flock to online casinos, leading to a surge in market growth. -
📅 2006: Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
Event Description UIGEA Enacted This legislation makes it illegal for banks to process transactions related to online gambling in the US.
🏆 2010s: The Legalization and Innovation Era
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📅 2011: New Jersey Seeks Online Gambling Legalization
Event Description Legislative Push New Jersey introduces legislation to legalize online gambling, paving the way for other states to follow. -
📅 2018: Supreme Court Strikes Down PASPA
Event Description PASPA Repealed The US Supreme Court strike down the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, allowing states to regulate sports betting.
📈 2020s: Current Trends and Future Prospects
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📅 2020: Surge of Online Gambling Due to Pandemic
Event Description Pandemic Effects With physical casinos closing, online gambling sees a massive uptick in traffic and engagement. -
📅 2023: Rise of Cryptocurrency in Gambling
Event Description Crypto Adoption More online casinos start accepting cryptocurrencies, attracting tech-savvy gamblers.