🕒 1990s: The Rise of Online Gambling
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📅 1994: The First Online Casino
Event Description Launch of the First Online Casino In 1994, the first online casino, Gaming Club, opened its doors, setting the stage for online gambling. -
📅 1996: Regulation of Online Gaming
Event Description Antigua and Barbuda Legislation Antigua and Barbuda passed the Free Trade and Processing Act, enabling companies to apply for gambling licenses. -
📅 1999: Major Online Casino Growth
Event Description Expansion of Online Casinos By 1999, there were over 200 online casinos, showcasing the popularity and potential of virtual gambling.
🕒 2000s: The Boom of Online Gambling
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📅 2001: Legalization in the US
Event Description US Legalization Efforts The legalization of online gambling began to gain traction among legislators in the United States. -
📅 2003: Emergence of Poker Sites
Event Description Online Poker Boom The launch of PokerStars and other poker platforms revolutionized online gambling, attracting millions. -
📅 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act
Event Description UIEGA Passed The UIEGA was enacted in the US, making it illegal for financial institutions to process payments for online gambling.
🕒 2010s: Regulation and Acceptance
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📅 2011: Changes in Legislation
Event Description Full Tilt Poker Closure Full Tilt Poker ceased operations, highlighting the need for regulation in the online gambling industry. -
📅 2013: New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling
Event Description New Jersey New Gambling Laws New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online gambling post-UIEGA, paving the way for other states. -
📅 2018: Supreme Court Legalizes Sports Betting
Event Description PASPA Overturned The US Supreme Court overturned PASPA, allowing states to legalize sports betting, leading to its further expansion online.
🕒 2020s: The Future of Online Gambling
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📅 2020: Growth amid Pandemic
Event Description Increase in Online Gambling The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a surge of online gambling as physical casinos closed across the globe. -
📅 2021: Legalization in More States
Event Description Multiple States Integrate Online Gambling States like Michigan and Virginia passed laws to allow online gambling, expanding the market significantly. -
📅 2023: Emergence of New Technologies
Event Description Integration of Blockchain Blockchain technology starts being integrated into online gambling platforms, enhancing security and transparency.
