📅 1994-1997: 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, marking the beginning of a new era in gambling. -
1996: The First Mobile Casino
Event Description Introduction of Mobile Gaming The first mobile casinos appeared, allowing players to gamble via their mobile devices. -
1997: Legalization of Online Gambling in Antigua
Event Description Licensing Framework Antigua and Barbuda established a licensing framework for online gambling.
🔄 1998-2005: Growth and Regulation
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1998: The Creation of eCOGRA
Event Description eCOGRA Formation eCOGRA (eCommerce and Online Gaming Regulation and Assurance) was established to promote best practices. -
2001: The Launch of PokerStars
Event Description Online Poker Boom PokerStars launched, significantly contributing to the online poker boom. -
2005: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
Event Description US Legislation Impact This act complicated the operation of online casinos in the US by prohibiting financial transaction related to illegal gambling.
🚀 2006-Present: Innovation and Expansion
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2010: Emergence of Live Dealer Games
Event Description Interactive Gambling Experience The introduction of live dealer games brought a new level of interaction, allowing players to gamble in real-time. -
2013: Legalization of Online Gambling in New Jersey
Event Description New Market Opens New Jersey became one of the first states in the US to regulate online gambling, paving the way for others. -
2020: Rise of Cryptocurrency Gambling
Event Description Bitcoin and Beyond Many online casinos began accepting cryptocurrencies, attracting a new audience of tech-savvy players.