🕰️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: The Free Trade and Processing Act is passed in Antigua and Barbuda, paving the way for online gambling.
Event Impact Establishment of the first online casinos Marked the beginning of online gambling industry. -
1996: The first online poker room opens.
Event Impact Launch of PokerSpot Introduced players to online poker.
🎰 2000s: Rapid Growth and Regulation
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2001: The online gambling industry sees significant growth.
Event Impact Increased player base More players engage in online gambling. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the United States.
Event Impact Restrictions placed on online gambling Impacted the accessibility for U.S. players.
🌐 2010s: Maturity and Global Expansion
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2010: The first fully regulated online gambling market opens in the U.K.
Event Impact U.K. Gambling Act 2005 takes full effect Promoted safer gambling environment. -
2013: New Jersey legalizes online gambling.
Event Impact Launch of regulated online casinos in New Jersey Set a precedent for other states.
🚀 2020s: Technological Advancements and Future Trends
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2020: The COVID-19 pandemic boosts online gambling.
Event Impact Surge in online gaming activity Many players turned to online casinos for entertainment. -
2022: Increasing popularity of live dealer games.
Event Impact Birth of interactive gaming experiences Enhanced player engagement and experience.
