📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Casino Games

• 🎰 1994 – First Online Casino Launch

  Event	Description
  First Online Casino	The first online casino, Microgaming’s Gaming Club, opened its doors, marking the beginning of online gambling.

• 📜 1996 – Introduction of Live Dealer Games

  Event	Description
  Live Dealer Games	The concept of live dealer games was established, allowing players to interact with real dealers via video streaming.

📅 2000s: Growth and Regulation

• 🔒 2006 – The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)

  Event	Description
  UIGEA Passed	The UIGEA was enacted in the US, posing challenges for online casinos and changing the landscape of online gambling.

• 🌍 2008 – Online Gambling Becomes More Regulated

  Event	Description
  Global Regulations	Countries like the UK implemented regulations that fostered a safe environment for online gambling.

📅 2010s: Technological Advancements

• 📱 2012 – Rise of Mobile Gaming

  Event	Description
  Mobile Casino Apps	The introduction of mobile casino applications allowed players to gamble on the go, revolutionizing the industry.

• 🖥️ 2015 – Virtual Reality Casinos

  Event	Description
  First VR Casino	The first VR casino was launched, providing an immersive gaming experience for players.

📅 2020s: The Future of Online Gambling

• 🌐 2021 – Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

  Event	Description
  Crypto Casinos	The rise of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies brought new methods of secure transactions to online casinos.

• ⚖️ 2023 – Wider Legalization in Various Countries

  Event	Description
  Legalization Trends	Countries around the world began to embrace online casinos, leading to better regulations and safer gambling environments.