📅 Early Beginnings of Online Casinos (1994 – 2000)
- 1994: The first online casino is launched, paving the way for digital gambling.
- 1996: The introduction of the first online poker room expands the market.
- 1999: The emergence of interactive gaming laws starts to shape the industry.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Launch of first online casino |
| 1996 | First online poker room established |
| 1999 | Interactive gaming laws introduced |
🎲 Growth and Regulation (2001 – 2010)
- 2003: The rise of live dealer games start attracting more players.
- 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act radically alters the landscape.
- 2010: The launch of mobile casinos makes gaming accessible on-the-go.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2003 | Live dealer games become popular |
| 2006 | Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act passed |
| 2010 | Mobile casinos launched |
🌐 The Modern Era (2011 – Present)
- 2012: New markets open up as various countries regulate online gaming.
- 2019: The rise of cryptocurrency in gambling transactions.
- 2023: Technological advancements lead to the introduction of VR casinos.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2012 | New gambling markets regulated |
| 2019 | Cryptocurrency becomes common in transactions |
| 2023 | Introduction of VR casinos |