🌟 Early Beginnings of Online Gambling (1990s)
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📅 1994 – The First Online Casino Opens
Event Description Launch of Internet Casino The first licensed online casino, Microgaming, launched in 1994, marking the beginning of online gambling. -
📅 1996 – Emergence of Online Sports Betting
Event Description First Sportsbook Online The establishment of online sportsbooks allowed bettors to place wagers on sports events for the first time.
🖥️ Growth and Regulation (2000s)
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📅 2001 – The introduction of Poker Tournaments
Event Description Launch of Online Poker Rooms Websites like PartyPoker revolutionized the gambling landscape by introducing multi-table tournaments. -
📅 2006 – The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
Event Description US Legislation This act made it illegal for banks to process transactions for online gambling, heavily impacting the industry.
🚀 The Modern Era (2010s to Present)
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📅 2013 – Legalization in New Jersey
Event Description Regulation of Online Gambling New Jersey becomes the first US state to legalize online casinos, paving the way for others. -
📅 2020 – Rise of Live Dealer Games
Event Description Immersive Experience The introduction of live dealer games provides players with a more interactive online gambling experience.
