📅 1990s: The Beginnings of Online Gambling

• 🎰 Launch of Online Casinos

  Year	Event
  1994	The first online casino opens its doors, setting the stage for a new era in gambling.
  1996	Introduction of the first online poker room, expanding gambling opportunities.

📈 2000s: Rapid Growth and Legal Developments

• ⚖️ Regulatory Changes

  Year	Event
  2006	US Congress passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA), affecting online casinos.
  2007	Missouri residents begin voicing concerns over the lack of regulation and potential risks of online gambling.

🗺️ 2010s: Legalization Efforts and Technological Advancements

• 💻 Rise of Mobile Gambling

  Year	Event
  2011	Missouri legislators begin discussing the regulation of online gambling, setting up future developments.
  2014	Mobile gambling apps gain popularity, allowing players to gamble anytime, anywhere.

⚡ 2020s: Current Trends and Future Directions

• 🏛️ Legalization Moves Forward

  Year	Event
  2020	Missouri considers bills to regulate online casinos, indicating a shift in public perception.
  2023	Ongoing negotiations to finalize legal frameworks for online casinos in Missouri.