🕰️ Early Beginnings of Online Casinos (1994-2000)
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🎰 First Online Casino Launch
Date Event 1994 The first online casino, InterCasino, is launched in Antigua and Barbuda. -
📜 Formation of Licensing Bodies
Date Event 1996 The Government of Antigua and Barbuda establishes the first online gaming license. -
🖥️ Technological Advancements
Date Event 1999 Microgaming launches the first online progressive jackpot.
🚀 Growth and Regulation (2001-2010)
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🌐 Rise of Popular Platforms
Date Event 2002 PartyGaming goes public, marking a new era for online gambling. -
⚖️ Regulatory Developments
Date Event 2006 The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the US. -
📈 Market Boom
Date Event 2010 Online casino revenues exceed $5 billion, highlighting massive growth.
🌍 Legalization and Evolution (2011-Present)
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🏛️ State-Level Legalization in the US
Date Event 2013 New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online gambling. -
📱 Rise of Mobile Gaming
Date Event 2015 Mobile casinos see exponential growth as smartphone usage increases. -
🛡️ Enhanced Security Measures
Date Event 2020 New security protocols are introduced to protect player data.