📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: First License Issued 🎖️
Date Event 1994 The government of Antigua and Barbuda issued the first license for online gambling. -
1996: Launch of InterCasino 🎰
Date Event 1996 InterCasino became one of the first online casinos to accept real money bets. -
1998: Emergence of Online Poker 🃏
Date Event 1998 The first online poker room, Planet Poker, launched, marking a new era in gambling.
🔄 2000s: Rapid Growth and Regulation
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2006: Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) 📜
Date Event 2006 The US passed UIGEA, impacting online gambling operations significantly. -
2007: Neteller Leaves US Market 💳
Date Event 2007 Neteller, a major payment processor for online gambling, suspended its services for US customers.
🌐 2010s: Legalization and Mobile Gambling
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2011: Regulation in Several States 🇺🇸
Date Event 2011 Online poker became legal in the state of Nevada, setting a precedent for other states. -
2013: New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling 🏛️
Date Event 2013 New Jersey legalized online gambling, offering a significant boost to the industry. -
2015: Rise of Mobile Gambling 📱
Date Event 2015 Mobile gambling apps began to dominate the online casino market, enhancing user engagement.
🚀 2020s: Innovation and Technology
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2020: Introduction of Live Dealer Games 🎥
Date Event 2020 Live dealer games gained popularity, offering players a more immersive experience. -
2023: Rise of Cryptocurrency in Gambling ₿
Date Event 2023 Many online casinos started accepting cryptocurrencies as a payment option, attracting tech-savvy players.
