1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos 🎰
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1994: The First License Issued 🗺️
Event Details First Online Casino License The government of Antigua and Barbuda became the first to issue a license for online casino operations. -
1996: Launch of InterCasino 💻
Event Details InterCasino Launch InterCasino became the first online casino to launch and operate successfully.
2000s: Rapid Growth and Regulation 🔍
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2000: Emergence of Poker Rooms ♠️
Event Details Online Poker Boom After the launch of Planet Poker, online poker began attracting more players than traditional casinos. -
2006: UIGEA Enacted 🚫
Event Details Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act This legislation aimed to prohibit American banks from processing transactions for online gambling operations.
2010s: Advancements in Technology 📱
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2010: Mobile Gambling Emerges 📲
Event Details First Mobile Casinos The introduction of online gambling apps allowed players to gamble on the go. -
2017: Regulation in New Markets 🌍
Event Details UK Gambling Act Update Updated regulations in the UK led to an explosion of new online casinos targeted at a wider audience.
2020s: The Newest Online Casinos 🚀
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2021: Rise of Cryptocurrency Casinos 💰
Event Details Introduction of Bitcoin Casinos Online casinos began accepting cryptocurrencies, offering players anonymity and security. -
2023: Live Dealer Innovations 🎥
Event Details Enhanced Game Interactivity Live dealer games have become more interactive, combining convenience with the social aspect of gambling.