🕰️ Early Beginnings of Online Casinos (1990s)
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1994: The first online gambling license is issued in Antigua and Barbuda.
Event Description Inception of Online Gambling This marked the birth of regulated online casino operations. -
1996: The first real money online casino, Casino OnNet, is launched.
Event Description Launch of Casino OnNet This casino laid the foundation for the future of digital gaming.
🌍 Growth and Expansion (2000s)
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2000: The first online poker room, Planet Poker, is established.
Event Description Planet Poker Launch Introduced multiplayer games online, creating a new gaming community. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the U.S.
Event Description UIGEA Act This act significantly impacted the online gambling industry in the U.S.
📱 Mobile Revolution (2010s)
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2010: Many online casinos begin to launch mobile versions of their sites.
Event Description Mobile Casino Launch Accessibility of casinos via smartphones began, attracting a broader audience. -
2018: The Supreme Court of the United States lifts the ban on sports betting.
Event Description Historical Ruling This ruling led to a surge in online and mobile sports betting platforms.
🚀 Recent Trends and Future (2020s)
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2020: The COVID-19 pandemic boosts online gambling due to lockdowns.
Event Description Surge in Online Gambling Migrating traditional players to online platforms became a necessity. -
2023: The rise of live dealer games and virtual casinos enhances user experience.
Event Description Live Dealer Games Provides an authentic casino experience directly from home.