🌟 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: The first online casino licenses are issued in Antigua and Barbuda.
Event Details Launch of Microgaming Microgaming launches the first online casino, Gaming Club. -
1996: The great growth starts with more casinos launching.
Event Details First Live Dealer Casino Initiated the trend towards interactive gambling experiences.
📈 2000s: Rapid Expansion
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2001: The first major online gambling incident.
Event Details Cyberbet Scandal Cyberbet’s closure due to financial troubles led to discussions on player security. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
Event Details Legislation Passed Bans funding of online gambling in the U.S., pushing many operators offshore.
🎉 2010s: Legalization and Regulation
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2011: A pivotal turning point for online poker in the U.S.
Event Details Black Friday Major U.S. poker sites shut down, affecting millions of players. -
2013: New regulations offer hope for U.S. players.
Event Details New Jersey Regulates Online Gambling New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online casinos.
🚀 Present Day: The Rise of Mobile and Innovation
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2020: Online casinos truly go mobile.
Event Details Mobile Gaming Dominates With advancements in technology, mobile gambling exceeds desktop usage. -
2023: Continuous evolution in the industry.
Event Details Integration of NFTs & VR Online casinos explore NFTs and VR for immersive gaming experiences.
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