1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos 🎰

• 1994: First Online Casino Launch 🚀

  Event	Description
  First Online Casino	The first online casino, « The Gaming Club, » was launched in Antigua and Barbuda, offering blackjack and roulette games.

• 1996: Introduction of Video Pokies 📺

  Event	Description
  Launch of Video Poker Machines	Video poker machines that became popular in land-based casinos were introduced online, gaining immense popularity.

2000s: Rise in Popularity 🌍

• 2001: Regulation and Licensing 🏛️

  Event	Description
  Gibraltar Licensing	Gibraltar became one of the first places to introduce licensing for online casinos, boosting trust and popularity.

• 2003: Emergence of Software Giants 💻

  Event	Description
  Software Development	Companies like Microgaming and Playtech expanded their offerings, improving game quality and variety.

2010s: Technological Advancements 📲

• 2011: Mobile Gaming Revolution 📱

  Event	Description
  Mobile Casino Apps	The introduction of mobile apps revolutionized online gaming, allowing players to access pokie games anywhere.

• 2013: Live Dealer Games 🎥

  Event	Description
  Live Dealer Launch	Live dealer technology allowed players to experience a real casino environment online, enhancing engagement.

2020s: The Current Landscape 🌐

• 2020: COVID-19 Impact 🦠

  Event	Description
  Surge in Online Gambling	With physical casinos closed, there was a significant increase in online gambling activities, including pokie games.

• 2021: Cryptocurrency Integration 💰

  Event	Description
  Bitcoin Casinos	The rise of cryptocurrency casinos allowed players to gamble with Bitcoin and other digital currencies, becoming a trend.