🏛️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: Antigua and Barbuda Legislation
Event Date Antigua and Barbuda passed the Free Trade and Processing Act, allowing online gambling licenses. 1994 -
1996: First Online Casino Launch
Event Date Casino On-Net was one of the first to launch, setting the stage for future online gaming. 1996 -
1998: The Emergence of Regulation
Event Date The Kahnawake Gaming Commission was established to regulate online gambling in Canada. 1998
🌐 2000s: Explosion of Online Gambling
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2001: Microgaming and Evolution
Event Date Microgaming launched the first online progressive jackpot, revolutionizing gaming. 2001 -
2003: Rise of Online Poker
Event Date Online poker gained immense popularity with major tournaments like the WSOP. 2003 -
2006: UIGEA Legislation in the United States
Event Date The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) made it illegal for banks to process online gambling transactions. 2006
🏅 2010s: Regulation and Innovation
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2011: Black Friday for Online Poker
Event Date The FBI shut down major online poker sites, significantly impacting the industry. 2011 -
2013: New Jersey Regulates Online Gambling
Event Date New Jersey became one of the first U.S. states to regulate online gambling, leading to others following suit. 2013 -
2017: Mobile Gaming Boom
Event Date Smartphone technology propelled mobile gaming, increasing player engagement. 2017
🚀 2020s: Growth and Future Trends
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2020: Impact of COVID-19
Event Date The pandemic resulted in a surge in online gambling as land-based casinos closed. 2020 -
2021: Cryptocurrency in Online Casinos
Event Date More online casinos began to accept Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, enhancing security and anonymity. 2021 -
2023: Live Dealer Games Revolution
Event Date Live dealer games have gained immense popularity, bridging the gap between online and land-based experiences. 2023