Late 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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📅 1994: First Online Casino Established
Event Description First Online Casino Antigua and Barbuda passed the Free Trade & Processing Act, allowing online gambling. The first online casino, InterCasino, went live. -
📅 1996: The Boom Begins
Event Description Massive Growth As technology advanced, more casinos began offering online gambling, leading to a significant increase in players.
2000s: Regulation and Innovation
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📅 2006: UIGEA Implementation
Event Description UIGEA Passed United States implemented the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), impacting online casinos’ operation. -
📅 2008: Emergence of Live Dealer Games
Event Description Live Dealer Games Launched Online casinos introduced live dealer games, blending online play with real-world casino experiences.
2010s: Rising Popularity and Mobile Gaming
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📅 2010: The Introduction of Mobile Casinos
Event Description Mobile Gaming With advancements in mobile technology, casinos started to optimize their websites for smartphones and tablets. -
📅 2013: Legalization in New Jersey
Event Description Online Gambling Legalized New Jersey becomes one of the first states in the U.S. to legalize online gambling, signaling a new era for the industry.
2020s: The Age of Cryptocurrency and Game Innovation
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📅 2020: Rise of Cryptocurrency Payments
Event Description Cryptocurrency Adoption Online casinos began accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, enhancing payment security and processing speeds. -
📅 2023: Focus on Responsible Gaming
Event Description Responsible Gaming Initiatives Casinos increased efforts to promote responsible gaming, implementing tools to help players manage their gambling habits.
