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🕰️ The Evolution of Gambling Sites (1990s – Present)

1994: The Antigua and Barbuda Free Trade & Processing Act

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Regulation The act allowed online gambling licenses to be issued, setting the stage for the industry’s growth.
1996: Launch of InterCasino

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Milestone InterCasino became the first real money online casino, marking the beginning of online gambling.
1999: The First Online Sports Betting Site

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Innovation A pioneering site, now known as Betfair, introduced peer-to-peer sports betting.

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Regulation	The act allowed online gambling licenses to be issued, setting the stage for the industry’s growth.

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Milestone	InterCasino became the first real money online casino, marking the beginning of online gambling.

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Innovation	A pioneering site, now known as Betfair, introduced peer-to-peer sports betting.

2001: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)

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Legislation The UIGEA was introduced in the US, complicating the landscape for online gambling.
2003: Online Poker Boom

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Trend Sites like PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker saw tremendous growth, becoming household names.
2006: The Emergence of Mobile Gambling

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Innovation Mobile platforms launched, making gambling accessible from smartphones.

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Legislation	The UIGEA was introduced in the US, complicating the landscape for online gambling.

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Trend	Sites like PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker saw tremendous growth, becoming household names.

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Innovation	Mobile platforms launched, making gambling accessible from smartphones.

2011: Nevada Legalizes Online Poker

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Legislation Nevada became the first state in the US to legalize online poker, leading to other states following suit.
2017: PASPA Repeal

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Milestone The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was struck down, allowing states to regulate sports betting.
2019: Rise of Esports Betting

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Trend Esports betting gained popularity as competitive gaming became mainstream.

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Legislation	Nevada became the first state in the US to legalize online poker, leading to other states following suit.

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Milestone	The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) was struck down, allowing states to regulate sports betting.

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Trend	Esports betting gained popularity as competitive gaming became mainstream.

2020: The Impact of COVID-19 on Gambling

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Challenge The pandemic drove more players to online platforms as physical casinos closed.
2021: Cryptocurrency in Gambling

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Innovation Many gambling sites began accepting cryptocurrencies, enhancing security and convenience.
2023: Regulatory Developments

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Legislation New regulations are being introduced globally to ensure safer gambling environments.