🕰️ Early Beginnings (1990s)
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🌐 The First Online Casinos
Year Event 1994 The first online casino, Microgaming, was launched. 1996 The Kahnawake Gaming Commission was established to regulate online gaming. -
🔒 Initial Security Measures
Year Event 1998 The introduction of SSL encryption for secure transactions.
📈 Growth Phase (2000s)
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🎲 Emergence of Established Brands
Year Event 2001 PartyGaming goes public, marking one of the first major IPOs in the online gambling space. -
✅ Licensing and Regulation
Year Event 2003 The UK Gambling Commission was formed to regulate all forms of gambling. -
🛡️ Advancements in Security
Year Event 2006 The introduction of two-factor authentication for online casinos.
⚖️ Legislation and Reform (2010s)
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🏛️ Legalization Movements
Year Event 2011 Online poker is regulated in New Jersey, paving the way for other states. -
🔍 Increased Scrutiny
Year Event 2014 The UK Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) Act was implemented. -
📱 Rise of Mobile Gaming
Year Event 2017 The growth of mobile apps for online gambling shifted the market dramatically.
🔮 Future Trends (2020s and Beyond)
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🌐 Cryptocurrency Integration
Year Event 2020 The first casinos began accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. -
🏆 AI and Fair Play
Year Event 2021 AI technology started being used to enhance online fair play measures. -
🌍 Global Regulation
Year Event 2023 Continued international cooperation on online gambling regulations.
