📜 Historical Overview of Online Casino Games (1990s – Present)
🔹 1990s: The Dawn of Online Gambling
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🎰 The First Online Casinos
Year Event 1994 The first online casinos began operating after the Free Trade & Processing Act was passed in Antigua and Barbuda. -
💻 Emergence of Software Providers
Year Event 1996 Microgaming launched the first fully functional online casino software.
🔹 2000s: Rapid Expansion
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🌍 Global Reach
Year Event 2000 The number of online casinos surged, with hundreds available by the end of the decade. -
🔒 Regulation Begins
Year Event 2006 The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was passed in the United States, affecting many online operators.
🔹 2010s: Innovation and Technology
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📱 Mobile Gaming Revolution
Year Event 2010 The first mobile casino apps were launched, catering to the growing smartphone user base. -
🎲 Live Dealer Games
Year Event 2013 Live dealer games became popular, offering a more authentic casino experience to players online.
🔹 2020s: The Era of State Regulation and Cryptocurrency
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🏛️ Legalization Efforts in the U.S.
Year Event 2021 Several states legalized online gambling, allowing more operators to enter the market. -
💰 Cryptocurrency in Online Casinos
Year Event 2023 Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies became a popular payment method in online casinos.
