📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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🖥️ 1994: Antigua and Barbuda Passes Free Trade and Processing Act
Event Antigua and Barbuda becomes the first jurisdiction to license online gambling. -
💻 1996: First Online Casino Launches
Event InterCasino goes live, marking the beginning of online gambling. -
🏦 1997: Introduction of Secure Transactions
Event Online casinos start using SSL encryption to protect player data.
📅 2000s: Growth and Regulation
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📜 2006: Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
Event UIGEA is passed in the US, impacting online gambling operations. -
🌍 2009: Rise of Mobile Gaming
Event Online casinos adapt to mobile platforms, increasing accessibility for players.
📅 2010s: Innovation and Expansion
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🎮 2011: Black Friday in Online Gambling
Event Major online poker sites are shut down, reshaping the industry. -
🆕 2013: New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling
Event New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online casinos, spurring others to follow. -
📲 2017: Emergence of Live Dealer Games
Event Live dealer games gain popularity, bringing the casino experience online.
📅 2020s: Current Trends and Future Directions
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🔗 2020: Expansion of Cryptocurrency Casinos
Event Many online casinos start accepting cryptocurrencies for deposit and withdrawal. -
📊 2021: Increased Focus on Responsible Gambling
Event Online casinos enhance responsible gambling features to protect players. -
🚀 2023: Continued Growth and Global Reach
Event Growth of online casinos continues, with more states considering legalization.
