📅 1994 – The Birth of Online Gambling
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🎰 Launch of the First Online Casino
Event Description InterCasino Launch The first online casino opened its doors, revolutionizing the gambling industry forever.
📅 1996 – Regulation Begins
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🇬🇧 UK Betting and Gaming Act
Event Description Legal Framework Established The UK enacted laws regulating remote gambling, laying the groundwork for online gambling licenses.
📅 2000 – The Rise of Online Sports Betting
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🏈 Emergence of Sportsbooks
Event Description First Online Sportsbooks Several websites launched dedicated to sports betting, bringing a new audience to online gambling.
📅 2006 – The United States Legal Landscape Changes
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🚫 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
Event Description UIGEA Enacted The UIGEA hit the US online gambling market hard, restricting online gambling operations.
📅 2012 – Regulation Expands
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🇺🇸 New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling
Event Description Groundbreaking Legislation New Jersey became the first state to legalize online gambling, setting a precedent for other states.
📅 2021 – Rebirth and Innovation
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💻 Surge in Online Gambling Popularity
Event Description COVID-19 Pandemic The pandemic led to a significant rise in online gambling as physical casinos closed.
📅 2023 – The Future of Online Gambling
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🔗 Global Regulation Trends
Event Description Emerging Markets Countries worldwide are increasingly recognizing and regulating online gambling, expanding the market.
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