🌐 1990s: The Dawn of Online Gambling
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1994: The First Online Gambling License 📝
Date Event 1994 The government of Antigua and Barbuda issues the first license for an online casino. -
1996: Emergence of the First Real Online Casinos 🎰
Date Event 1996 The launch of CyberParty and InterCasino, marking significant advancements in online gambling.
📈 2000s: Growth and Regulation
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2001: The Rise of Software Providers 🖥️
Date Event 2001 Software providers like Microgaming and Playtech begin to dominate the market. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) ⚖️
Date Event 2006 The UIGEA is enacted in the United States, affecting many online casinos.
🚀 2010s: Innovations and Mobile Gaming
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2010: Emergence of Mobile Casinos 📱
Date Event 2010 With the surge of smartphone usage, casinos begin to launch mobile-friendly platforms. -
2013: Legalization in New Jersey 🇺🇸
Date Event 2013 New Jersey becomes the first US state to regulate online gambling, paving the way for others.
🔮 2020s: The Future of Online Casinos
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2020: Live Dealer Experiences 🎥
Date Event 2020 The rise of live dealer games improves user experience and engagement in online casinos. -
2023: Acceptance of Cryptocurrency 💰
Date Event 2023 Many online casinos begin implementing cryptocurrency as a payment method to attract modern players.