🔍 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos

• 1994: The first online gambling license is issued in Antigua and Barbuda.

  Event	Date
  Issuance of Online Gambling License	1994

• 1996: The launch of one of the first online casinos, InterCasino.

  Event	Date
  Launch of InterCasino	1996

🌍 2000s: Growth and Regulation

• 2000: The emergence of various online poker rooms.

  Event	Date
  Launching of online poker rooms	2000

• 2006: The United States passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).

  Event	Date
  UIGEA Passed	2006

🚀 2010s: Expansion and Innovation

• 2010: Online casinos start accepting cryptocurrencies.

  Event	Date
  Acceptance of Cryptocurrencies	2010

• 2013: The first legal online casino goes live in New Jersey.

  Event	Date
  New Jersey Legalizes Online Casinos	2013

🔮 2020s: The Era of Technological Advancements

• 2020: The rise of live dealer games in online casinos.

  Event	Date
  Introduction of Live Dealer Games	2020

• 2023: Implementation of AI and VR technologies in online casinos.

  Event	Date
  Use of AI & VR Technologies	2023

📚 Conclusion

Online real money casinos have evolved significantly over the decades, from their inception in the 1990s to the incorporation of advanced technology in the 2020s. This growth has led to a dynamic environment for players and operators alike.

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