1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: The First Online Casino 🎰
Event Details Launch of Internet Casinos Antigua and Barbuda passes the Free Trade & Processing Act, allowing licenses for online casinos. -
1996: The First Software Providers 📱
Event Details Emergence of Software Companies Microgaming launches the first online casino software, enabling a significant growth in the industry.
2000s: Growth and Regulation
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2001: The First Mobile Casino 📲
Event Details Mobile Gaming Begins First mobile casino launched, paving the way for mobile gambling. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) ⚖️
Event Details UIGEA Enacted Restrictions placed on online gambling in the USA, affecting many casino operators.
2010s: Technological Advancements
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2010: Live Dealer Casinos 🎥
Event Details Introduction of Live Dealers First live dealer games are launched, enhancing the player experience. -
2013: New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling 🏛️
Event Details Online Gambling Regulation New Jersey becomes the first state to regulate online gambling, opening doors for licensed operators.
2020s: The Era of Innovation
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2020: Rise of Cryptocurrencies 💰
Event Details Bitcoin and Casino Transactions More online casinos start accepting cryptocurrencies, enhancing security and anonymity. -
2022: Introduction of AI in Gaming 🤖
Event Details AI-Powered Enhancements Online casinos adopt AI for personalized gaming experiences and improved user engagement.
