1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos 🎰
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1994: First Online Gambling License 📝
Event Description Online Gambling Act The government of Antigua and Barbuda passes the first online gambling law, allowing online casinos to operate. -
1996: First Real Money Online Casino 💸
Event Description InterCasino Launch InterCasino becomes the first online casino to offer real money gambling.
2000s: Rapid Growth and Innovation 🚀
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2001: Major Expansion 🌍
Event Description Online Casino Explosion Many new online casinos are established, attracting players with various games and bonuses. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) 🚫
Event Description UIGEA Enactment The UIGEA prohibits gambling businesses from accepting payments related to unlawful internet gambling.
2010s: Revolution in Technology and Accessibility 💻
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2010: The Rise of Mobile Casinos 📱
Event Description Mobile Gaming Launch With the rise of smartphones, online casinos begin offering mobile-friendly platforms. -
2013: Regulated Online Gambling in New Jersey 🗽
Event Description New Jersey Online Gambling New Jersey becomes one of the first states in the US to regulate online gambling.
2020s: Modernization and Regulation ⚖️
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2020: Live Dealer Games Become Popular 🎥
Event Description Introduction of Live Casinos Online casinos begin offering live dealer games, enhancing the player experience. -
2021: Expansion of Cryptocurrency in Gambling 💰
Event Description Bitcoin Casinos Many online casinos start accepting cryptocurrency as a payment method.