1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
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1994: Antigua and Barbuda Legislation 🏛️
Event Details First Licensing Antigua and Barbuda passed the Free Trade & Processing Act allowing online gaming licenses. -
1996: Launch of InterCasino 🎰
Event Details First Online Casino InterCasino became the first online casino to accept real money bets.
2000s: The Rise of Online Casinos
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2001: The UIGEA Proposal 📜
Event Details Proposal Introduced The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was proposed, targeting online gambling. -
2003: PokerStars Emergence ♠️
Event Details Online Poker Boom PokerStars launched, contributing to the poker boom that followed in the 2000s.
2010s: Technology and Regulation Advances
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2011: Black Friday ⚫
Event Details Government Actions The DOJ seized domains of major online poker sites, enforcing UIGEA regulations. -
2013: New Jersey Legalization 🗽
Event Details Regulation Passed New Jersey became the first state to legalize online gambling in the U.S.
2020s: Growth and Innovation
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2020: Surge in Popularity 📈
Event Details COVID-19 Impact The pandemic led to a massive increase in online gambling participation. -
2021: Regulatory Changes Globally 🌍
Event Details Increased Regulations Countries began updating laws to regulate and tax online gambling effectively.