📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: The First Online Casino 🎰
Event Description Launch of the First Online Casino InterCasino was the first casino to offer real money games online. -
1996: The Rise of Gaming Software Providers 💻
Event Description Development of Gaming Software Microgaming developed the first online casino software.
📅 2000s: The Expansion of Online Gambling
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2001: Legalization in Various Territories ⚖️
Event Description Legal Framework Established Countries like Antigua and Barbuda created regulations for online gambling. -
2006: The UIGEA Act in the USA 🇺🇸
Event Description Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act A significant law restricting online gambling activities in the USA.
📅 2010s: Innovations and Advances
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2010: Introduction of Live Dealer Games 🎥
Event Description Live Casino Features Launched Live dealer technology allowed players to interact with real dealers. -
2013: New Markets Opening Up 🌍
Event Description Nevada Regulates Online Poker First state in the USA to regulate online poker, paving the way for others.
📅 2020s: Current Trends and Future Prospects
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2020: The Surge of Mobile Gambling 📱
Event Description Mobile Gaming Explodes Increase in players using mobile devices for online casino games. -
2021: Cryptocurrency Adoption 💰
Event Description Use of Cryptocurrencies Grows Many online casinos began accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
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