📜 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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💻 1994: The First Online Casino
Event Description Launch of Antigua and Barbuda The introduction of online gambling legislation, leading to the first licensed online casino. -
🎰 1996: The First Poker Room Online
Event Description InterCasino Launches This marked the beginning of online poker, laying the groundwork for virtual gambling.
🌟 2000s: The Expansion of Online Gambling
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📈 2001: The Emergence of Casino Software Providers
Event Description Microgaming and Cryptologic Leading software companies establish themselves, driving the quality of online casino games. -
🌍 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
Event Description UIGEA Enacted The US government passes a law that complicates online gambling, affecting many casinos.
🚀 2010s: Regulation and Technological Advancement
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📜 2013: New Regulations in New Jersey
Event Description Legalization of Online Gambling New Jersey becomes one of the first states to regulate and approve online casinos. -
🖥️ 2018: The Supreme Court Validates Sports Betting
Event Description PASPA Repealed This opens the door for states to legalize sports betting, affecting online betting platforms.
⚡ 2020s: The Rise of Live Dealer Casinos
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🎥 2020: Live Dealer Technology introduced
Event Description Live Streaming of Casino Games Enhances the user experience with real-time interaction and immersive play. -
🌐 2023: Integration of Cryptocurrency
Event Description Bitcoin and Ethereum Accepted Casino platforms begin to accept cryptocurrencies, attracting tech-savvy gamblers.
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