🕰️ Early Beginnings (1960s – 1990s)
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1960s: The first recorded online gambling occurred with the introduction of the internet, paving the way for future developments.
Year Event 1964 Introduction of legal casinos in Las Vegas. -
1994: The first online gambling software is developed by Microgaming, enabling the launch of online casinos.
Year Event 1994 Establishment of the first online casino, “The Gaming Club”.
🌐 The Boom of the Internet Era (2000s)
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2000: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is proposed in the United States, aimed at regulating online gambling.
Year Event 2006 UIGEA is passed, complicating the online gambling landscape in the U.S. -
2003: The rise of live dealer games begins to improve player experience.
Year Event 2003 Introduction of live casinos and real-time gaming experiences.
📈 Expansion and Regulation (2010s)
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2011: Several states in the U.S. start to consider legalizing online gambling following changes in legislation.
Year Event 2013 New Jersey becomes the first state to regulate online casinos, setting a precedent. -
2018: The Supreme Court lifts the federal ban on sports betting, leading to a new era for online gambling.
Year Event 2018 States begin to legalize sports betting across the nation.
🔮 Current Trends and Future Outlook (2020s)
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2020: COVID-19 pandemic leads to a surge in online gambling as land-based casinos close.
Year Event 2020 Increase in online casino registrations and participation rates. -
2023: Continued growth and technological advancements create more immersive gambling experiences.
Year Event 2023 Introduction of VR and AR in the online casino setting.