🌐 1990s – The Emergence of Online Casinos
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🎰 1994 – First Online Casino Launched
Event Date Creation of the first online casino software by Microgaming 1994 -
🤑 1996 – First Licensing Form
Event Date Antigua and Barbuda pass the Free Trade & Processing Act 1996
📈 2000s – Growth and Regulation
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💻 2001 – Introduction of Live Dealer Games
Event Date Live dealer technology is introduced, enhancing user engagement 2001 -
📊 2006 – Regulation Changes in the US
Event Date Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) threatens online gambling 2006
📲 2010s – Mobile Gaming Revolution
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📱 2012 – First Real Money Mobile Apps Launched
Event Date Launch of the first real money online casino apps for smartphones 2012 -
🔒 2018 – GDPR Implementation
Event Date General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, enhancing data protection 2018
🌟 2020s – Innovation and Growth
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⚡ 2020 – Rise of Crypto Casinos
Event Date Increased popularity of cryptocurrency transactions in online casinos 2020 -
🎮 2022 – Integration of AR and VR
Event Date Online casinos start using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology 2022