📅 1990s: The Rise of Online Gambling
- 1994: The Free Trade & Processing Act is passed in Antigua, allowing online gambling businesses to operate.
- 1996: The first online casino, InterCasino, is launched.
- 1998: The first online poker room, Planet Poker, opens its doors.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Antigua’s Act allows online gambling |
| 1996 | Launch of InterCasino |
| 1998 | Planet Poker opens |
🕰️ 2000s: The Expansion Era
- 2000: The World Trade Organization rules against the United States over its gambling prohibition laws.
- 2003: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is introduced in the U.S.
- 2006: The online gambling industry begins to face stricter regulations with the passing of the UIGEA.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2000 | WTO ruling against US |
| 2003 | Introduction of UIGEA |
| 2006 | UIGEA passed |
🚀 2010s: The Modern Age of Gambling
- 2011: The U.S. Department of Justice reinterprets the Wire Act, opening the door for states to regulate online poker.
- 2013: New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online gambling.
- 2018: The Supreme Court of the United States strikes down PASPA, allowing states to legalize sports betting.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2011 | DOJ reinterprets Wire Act |
| 2013 | New Jersey legalizes online gambling |
| 2018 | PASPA struck down |
🌐 2020s: The Future of Online Gambling
- 2020: The pandemic leads to a surge in online gambling activities as physical casinos close.
- 2021: Several states in the U.S. begin to introduce or expand online sports betting.
- 2023: Technological advancements continue to shape the gambling experience with features like VR and AI.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Surge in online gambling during pandemic |
| 2021 | States expand online sports betting |
| 2023 | Advancements in VR and AI in gambling |