Late 1990s: The Emergence of Online Casinos

• Event	Date	Description
  First Online Casinos Launched 🎰	1994	The first online casinos went live, creating a new digital gambling landscape.
  Introduction of Welcome Bonuses 🎉	1997	Online casinos began offering welcome bonuses to attract new players.

Early 2000s: Growth and Regulation

• Event	Date	Description
  First No Deposit Bonus Offered 📈	2001	Casinos started offering no deposit bonuses to entice players to sign up.
  Regulatory Changes 🏛️	2006	The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was enacted in the U.S.

2010s: Competition and Variety

• Event	Date	Description
  Rise of Mobile Casinos 📱	2010	Mobile apps began to offer casino experiences, leading to new bonus types.
  Growth of Live Dealer Casinos 🎥	2013	Live dealer games became popular, introducing unique bonuses.
  Increased Bonus Competition ⚔️	2015	Casinos intensified bonus offers, leading to lucrative signup promotions.

2020s: The Current Landscape

• Event	Date	Description
  Bitcoin and Crypto Bonuses ⚡	2021	Online casinos began adding crypto bonuses to attract crypto users.
  Gamification of Bonuses 🎮	2023	Casinos started implementing gamification strategies for bonuses to engage players.