1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: The First Online Casino 🎉
Event Description Launch of Microgaming Microgaming launched the first online casino, setting the stage for future development in online gaming. -
1996: Growth of Online Gambling 📈
Event Description First Licensing The government of Antigua and Barbuda issued the first remote gaming license, encouraging other jurisdictions to follow suit.
2000s: The Rise of Live Casino Games
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2003: Introduction of Live Dealer Games 🃏
Event Description Live Dealer Concept Evolution Gaming introduced live dealer games, providing a real-time interactive casino experience. -
2006: US Legislation and Online Gambling 🚫
Event Description Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act This legislation banned online gambling in the US, impacting many online casinos operating at that time.
2010s: Technology and Accessibility Advances
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2013: Legalization in New Jersey 🌟
Event Description New Jersey Online Gambling Legalization New Jersey became one of the first states to legalize online gambling in the United States, boosting the industry. -
2016: Mobile Casino Boom 📱
Event Description Mobile Gaming Popularity With smartphones becoming ubiquitous, live casino games optimized for mobile platforms gained immense popularity.
2020s: The Future of Live Casino
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2020: Pandemic and Online Shift 🌍
Event Description COVID-19 Impact The pandemic accelerated the shift to online gambling, with live casinos experiencing a surge in players. -
2023: Technological Innovations 🚀
Event Description Enhanced Streaming Technology Live casinos are now using advanced streaming technologies to deliver a more immersive and high-quality gaming experience.
