1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: Antigua and Barbuda’s Free Trade and Processing Act 🏛️
Event Description Regulation Initiated Antigua and Barbuda became the first country to offer licenses for online gambling. -
1996: The First Online Casino Launch 🎰
Event Description InterCasino Opens InterCasino claims to be the first online casino offering a variety of games.
2000s: Rapid Expansion of Online Gambling
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2001: Legalization Efforts in the U.S. 🇺🇸
Event Description UIGEA Introduced The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act was proposed, targeting payment processing for online gambling. -
2003: Emergence of Live Dealer Casinos 🎥
Event Description First Live Dealer Games Online casinos started offering live dealer games, enhancing player experience.
2010s: Mobile Gaming Revolution
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2012: Mobile Casinos Gain Popularity 📱
Event Description Apps Launched Mobile applications for casinos allowed players to gamble on-the-go. -
2013: Regulation in New Jersey 🏛️
Event Description New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling New Jersey becomes one of the first U.S. states to legalize online gambling following UIGEA.
2020s: The Era of Enhanced Technology
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2020: Rise of Cryptocurrency in Online Casinos 💰
Event Description Bitcoin Accepted Many online casinos start accepting cryptocurrencies as a payment method. -
2021: Growth of Virtual Reality Casinos 🌐
Event Description Immersive Gaming Experience Online casinos begin integrating virtual reality, offering a more immersive experience for players.