📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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Year Event 1994 The Antigua and Barbuda Free Trade and Processing Zone Act is enacted, allowing online gambling licenses. 1996 The first real money online casino, InterCasino, is launched. 1998 The first online poker room, Planet Poker, opens its virtual doors.
📅 2000s: The Growth of Online Gambling
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Year Event 2001 The introduction of the first online casino games powered by Random Number Generators (RNG). 2003 The passing of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in the USA. 2006 More than 200 online casinos are operating, significantly increasing industry competition.
📅 2010s: Regulation and Legislation
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Year Event 2011 The first legal online poker site is launched in the U.S. following state-level legalization. 2013 Nevada, Delaware, and New Jersey become the first states to regulate online casinos. 2017 New York considers proposed legislation to regulate online poker.
📅 2020s: The Era of Innovation
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Year Event 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic leads to a surge in online casino popularity as physical venues close. 2021 Live dealer games gain popularity, offering a more immersive experience. 2023 Regulatory advancements in various countries promote fair play and user protection.
