📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
- 1994: First online casino, Casino-on-Net, launched.
- 1996: First online poker room, Planet Poker, created.
- 1998: Introduction of the first online gambling regulation in Antigua and Barbuda.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Launch of Casino-on-Net |
| 1996 | Creation of Planet Poker |
| 1998 | Online gambling regulation established |
🌍 2000s: Expansion and Regulation
- 2003: Introduction of the UK’s Gambling Act.
- 2006: United States passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
- 2008: European countries begin to regulate online gaming markets.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2003 | UK Gambling Act introduced |
| 2006 | UIGEA passed in the US |
| 2008 | Regulation efforts increase in Europe |
📈 2010s: Technological Advances
- 2011: PokerStars and Full Tilt Poker return to the US market.
- 2013: New Jersey legalizes online gambling.
- 2018: Supreme Court strikes down PASPA allowing states to legalize sports betting.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Return of major poker sites to the US |
| 2013 | Online gambling legalized in New Jersey |
| 2018 | PASPA overturned by Supreme Court |
🔮 2020s: The Future of Online Casinos
- 2020: Surge in online gambling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- 2021: Introduction of cryptocurrencies in online casinos.
- 2023: Enhanced focus on responsible gambling and player protection measures.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Increase in online gambling due to COVID-19 |
| 2021 | Cryptocurrency adoption by online casinos |
| 2023 | Focus on responsible gambling strategies |