📜 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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First Online Casino 🎉 Year: 1994 Event: The first online casino, Gaming Club, was launched. -
Legal Framework ⚖️ Year: 1996 Event: The Government of Antigua and Barbuda passes the Free Trade & Processing Act, allowing online gambling.
🏦 2000s: Expansion and Regulation
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Growth of Online Players 📈 Year: 2003 Event: Online poker gains immense popularity with the launch of PokerStars. -
Legal Changes 🚨 Year: 2006 Event: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the USA, impacting online gambling.
🎰 2010s: Innovation and Technological Advancements
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Mobile Gaming Emergence 📱 Year: 2012 Event: Mobile casinos begin to emerge, catering to a growing audience of smartphone users. -
Live Dealer Games 🎥 Year: 2013 Event: Introduction of live dealer games enhances the online gambling experience.
🌍 2020s: The Era of Legitimization
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Legalization in the USA 🇺🇸 Year: 2021 Event: Several states in the USA start to legalize online casinos, leading to a regulated market. -
Cryptocurrency Integration 💰 Year: 2023 Event: Many online casinos start accepting cryptocurrencies as payment options, attracting a new demographic.
