🌟 The Early Days of Las Vegas Online Casinos (1990s)
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📅 Establishment of Online Gambling
Year Event 1994 First online casino, Casino-on-Net, launched. 1996 First online poker room, Planet Poker, opened. -
📝 Legislation and Regulation
Year Event 1998 Online Gambling Prohibition Act introduced in the U.S. 1999 Introduction of the first online gaming license in Antigua.
🎰 The Rise of Las Vegas Online Casinos (2000s)
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💻 Technological Advancements
Year Event 2001 Introduction of live dealer games, enhancing the online casino experience. 2003 Launch of major online casino platforms like PartyGaming. -
📈 Market Expansion
Year Event 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act passed, affecting U.S. players. 2007 Las Vegas casinos began offering online gaming options.
🏙️ Modern Era of Las Vegas Online Casinos (2010s – Present)
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🖥️ Legalization Efforts
Year Event 2011 New Jersey legalized online gambling, setting a precedent. 2013 First regulated online gambling sites launched in Nevada. -
🎉 Current Trends
Year Event 2020 Increased popularity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 2023 Introduction of cryptocurrencies in online casinos.