🌐 Early Development of Online Casinos (1990s)
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1994 – Birth of Online Gambling
Event Details First Online Casino InterCasino launched, becoming the first online casino to offer real money games. -
1996 – Regulation Begins
Event Details First Online Gambling Law The Kahnawake Gaming Commission in Canada introduces regulations for online gambling.
📈 Boom of Online Casinos (2000s)
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2001 – Rapid Growth
Event Details Explosion of Online Casinos Over 1,000 online casinos start operating, leading to increased competition. -
2006 – UIGEA Act
Event Details Impact of UIGEA The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act restricts online gambling in the USA.
🔒 Legislative Changes and Security (2010s)
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2011 – Market Reactions
Event Details Black Friday Federal indictments against major online gambling operators lead to a significant market shakeup. -
2013 – Legalization
Event Details New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling New Jersey becomes the first state to regulate online gambling in the USA.
🖥️ Current Trends and Innovations (2020s)
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2020 – COVID-19 Pandemic
Event Details Surge in Online Gambling The pandemic leads to increased participation in online casinos as physical locations close. -
2023 – Cryptocurrency Integration
Event Details Adoption of Cryptocurrencies Many online casinos start accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for transactions.