🕰️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
- 1994: The first online casino, InterCasino, is established in Antigua and Barbuda.
- 1996: The first online poker room, Planet Poker, is launched.
- 1999: The introduction of secure payment methods, paving the way for online gambling growth.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | InterCasino opens its doors. |
| 1996 | Planet Poker sets the online poker standard. |
| 1999 | Secure transactions revolutionize online casino payments. |
🔍 2000s: The Expansion Era
- 2003: The first major online gambling report, known as the Global Online Gambling Market, is published.
- 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the U.S., impacting online casinos.
- 2009: Many online casinos begin accepting cryptocurrencies as a payment method.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2003 | First major online gambling report released. |
| 2006 | UIGEA disrupts the online casino landscape. |
| 2009 | Rise of cryptocurrency in online casinos. |
📈 2010s: Technology and Regulation
- 2011: The Black Friday incident leads to the closure of major poker sites in the U.S.
- 2013: New Jersey becomes the first state to regulate online gambling in the U.S.
- 2018: The repeal of PASPA allows states to legalize sports betting.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Black Friday shakes the online poker world. |
| 2013 | New Jersey’s regulation sparks a revolution. |
| 2018 | Ending PASPA opens doors for sports betting. |
🎉 2020s: Current Trends and Future Outlook
- 2020: The COVID-19 pandemic boosts online gambling participation globally.
- 2021: Major Illinois cities implement regulations for online casinos.
- 2023: Kansas becomes a significant player in the online casino market.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Pandemic-induced growth in online gambling. |
| 2021 | Illinois tightens regulations for online casinos. |
| 2023 | Kansas establishes its online casino framework. |
