1994 – The Birth of Online Casinos
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Event Description Date First Online Casino The launch of the first online casino, InterCasino, marking the beginning of a new era in gaming. 🎰 August 1994
2000 – The Rise of Online Gambling
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Event Description Date Legalization in Antigua Antigua and Barbuda become one of the first countries to license online gambling operators. 🌍 Early 2000s
2006 – The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
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Event Description Date UIGEA Passed This act affects online casinos, preventing banks from processing payments to illegal gambling sites in the US. 🚫 October 2006
2010 – The Emergence of Mobile Gaming
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Event Description Date Mobile Casino Launches Online casinos start offering mobile platforms, making gaming accessible anywhere. 📱 Mid 2010
2013 – Regulating Online Gambling
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Event Description Date New Jersey Regulates Online Gambling New Jersey becomes the first US state to regulate and license online gambling within its borders. 🏛️ November 2013
2020 – The COVID-19 Pandemic Impact
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Event Description Date Surge in Online Gaming With physical casinos closed, online gambling sees a significant increase in players and revenue. 📈 March 2020
2023 – The Future of Online Casinos
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Event Description Date Adoption of Blockchain Technology Online casinos increasingly adopt blockchain technology for transparency and fairness in gaming. 🔗 Early 2023