📜 1990s: The Birth of Online Slots
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Event The introduction of the first online casinos Date 1994 Details The first online casino, Microgaming, launched, paving the way for online slot machines. -
Event First Online Slot Games Developed Date 1996 Details The first online slot game “Cash Splash” was released by Microgaming.
🕹️ 2000s: The Rise of Online Gaming
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Event Legislation and Regulation Date 2001 Details The introduction of regulations in countries like the UK, shaping the online gambling landscape. -
Event Introduction of Progressive Slots Date 2005 Details Progressive jackpot slots became more popular, offering massive prize pools.
📈 2010s: Technological Advancements
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Event Mobile Gaming Emergence Date 2012 Details The rise of smartphones led to the development of mobile-compatible slot games. -
Event Launch of Social Slots Date 2013 Details Social gaming trends inspired the creation of free-to-play slot games on social media platforms.
🔮 2020s: The Future of Online Slots
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Event Virtual Reality Slots Date 2021 Details Innovation in online slots with virtual reality gameplay experiences begins to appear. -
Event Introduction of Cryptocurrency Payments Date 2022 Details Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are adopted as payment methods in online casinos.
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