📅 1996 – The Birth of Online Casinos

• Event	Description
  First Online Casino Launched	The first online casino, InterCasino, was launched, marking the start of online gambling.

• Event	Description
  GameVariety Increases	Various games such as blackjack and roulette became available, attracting players worldwide.

📈 2006 – The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)

• Event	Description
  UIGEA Enacted	This law made it difficult for banks to process transactions for online gambling sites.

• Event	Description
  Impact on Players	Many players in the U.S. were forced to use alternative payment methods, limiting access to online casinos.

🌍 2011 – The Rebirth of Regulation

• Event	Description
  Online Poker Regulation	The DOJ announced that the Wire Act only applied to sports betting, paving the way for regulated online poker.

• Event	Description
  New Jersey Leads	New Jersey became the first state to legalize online gambling in late 2013, setting the stage for others.

🏛️ 2018 – Supreme Court Decision

• Event	Description
  Sports Betting Ruling	The US Supreme Court ruled that states have the right to legalize sports betting, opening doors for online casinos.

• Event	Description
  State Adoption	Numerous states began to explore and pass legislation to regulate both online casinos and sports betting.

📊 2023 – Continued Growth and Innovation

• Event	Description
  Online Gaming Expansion	Online casinos have seen a significant increase in user engagement and game variety, including live dealer games.

• Event	Description
  Technological Innovations	Advancements in mobile gaming and blockchain technology are reshaping the online casino landscape.