🕰️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
- 1994: The first online casino, Casino OnNet, is launched.
- 1996: The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established to regulate online gaming.
- 1998: The first regulatory body for online gaming is formed in Antigua and Barbuda.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | The first online casino is launched. |
| 1996 | Establishment of Kahnawake Gaming Commission. |
| 1998 | Formation of Antigua and Barbuda’s regulatory body. |
🔍 2000s: Regulation and Growth
- 2001: The first player protection laws are introduced.
- 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed in the US.
- 2008: Several European countries begin to regulate online gambling effectively.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Introduction of the first player protection laws. |
| 2006 | UIGEA passed, affecting US players. |
| 2008 | European countries initiate effective regulations. |
🌐 2010s: Embracing Technology and Security
- 2011: New Jersey legalizes online casinos.
- 2013: The first regulated online poker room opens in the US.
- 2017: The introduction of SSL encryption for player data protection becomes standard.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2011 | New Jersey legalizes online gambling. |
| 2013 | First regulated online poker room in the US. |
| 2017 | SSL encryption standard enforced. |
🚀 2020s: A Focus on Safe Gambling
- 2020: The UK Gambling Commission implements stricter advertising guidelines.
- 2021: New software introduced to promote responsible gambling.
- 2023: Growing importance of cryptocurrency payments in online casinos.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Stricter advertising guidelines in the UK. |
| 2021 | Introduction of software for responsible gambling. |
| 2023 | Rise of cryptocurrency in online casinos. |
