Historical Overview of Online Casinos 🕹️
1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling 🎉
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1994: The Government of Antigua and Barbuda grants licenses to online gambling operators. 🌍
Event Details Licensing First online gambling legislation introduced. -
1996: The first online casino, InterCasino, is launched. 🎰
Event Details Launch InterCasino begins operation, setting a precedent for future casinos.
2000s: Rapid Expansion 📈
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2001: The emergence of online poker rooms like PartyPoker. ♠️
Event Details Poker Boom Online poker gains massive popularity among players. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is enacted in the USA. ⚖️
Event Details Legislation A significant blow to U.S. online gambling operators.
2010s: Regulation and Legalization 🏛️
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2011: The DOJ revises its stance on online gambling. 🔄
Event Details Legal Shift States gain authority to regulate online poker and casinos. -
2013: New Jersey legalizes online gambling. 🗽
Event Details Legalization New Jersey becomes a pioneer in legalized online casinos in the U.S.
2020s: The Modern Era of Online Casinos 🔮
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2020: The COVID-19 pandemic boosts online gambling significantly. 💻
Event Details Growth More players turn to online casinos for entertainment during lockdown. -
2021: The rise of mobile gambling apps transforms the industry. 📱
Event Details Innovation Mobile platforms dominate the online gambling sector. -
2023: The integration of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in online casinos. 💰
Event Details Innovation New payment methods and increased security in transactions.
