🎰 The Early Days of Online Casinos (1994-2000)
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1994: The First Online Casino
Event: Launch of the first online casino. Significance: This marked the beginning of online gambling. -
1996: Gaming Commission Established
Event: Creation of the Antigua and Barbuda Gaming Commission. Significance: Regulatory body for online gambling is formed. -
1999: The Birth of Live Dealer Casinos
Event: Introduction of live dealer games. Significance: Enhanced player experience through real-time interaction.
🌐 Growth and Regulation (2001-2010)
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2003: Poker Boom
Event: Surge in online poker popularity. Significance: Led to numerous poker sites being established. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
Event: UIGEA enacted in the USA. Significance: Affected many online casinos operating in the US. -
2010: European Regulation
Event: Several European countries regulate online gambling. Significance: Established standards for player protection.
📈 The Modern Era (2011-Present)
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2012: Online Gambling in New Jersey
Event: New Jersey legalizes online gambling. Significance: Paved the way for regulated online casinos in the US. -
2018: Supreme Court Decision
Event: US Supreme Court lifts the federal ban on sports betting. Significance: Boosted the online casino market across the US. -
2020: Digital Evolution and COVID-19
Event: Surge in online casino users due to pandemic. Significance: Accelerated the digital transformation in gambling.
