🕰️ 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
- 1994: The first online casino, Casino-on-Net, is launched.
- 1996: The Interactive Gaming Council is formed to regulate the industry.
- 1998: The first online poker room, Planet Poker, opens its doors.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Launch of Casino-on-Net |
| 1996 | Formation of the Interactive Gaming Council |
| 1998 | Launch of Planet Poker |
📈 2000s: Rapid Expansion
- 2000: The first live dealer casino is established.
- 2003: Online gambling revenues exceed $2 billion.
- 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the U.S.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Introduction of live dealer games |
| 2003 | Online gambling revenues reach $2 billion |
| 2006 | UIGEA enacted in the U.S. |
🚀 2010s: Technological Advancements
- 2010: The first mobile casino is launched.
- 2012: New Jersey legalizes online gambling.
- 2018: The U.S. Supreme Court strikes down the federal ban on sports betting.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Launch of the first mobile casino |
| 2012 | New Jersey legalizes online gambling |
| 2018 | Supreme Court ruling on sports betting |
🎲 2020s: The Rise of Blockchain and Regulation
- 2020: The introduction of cryptocurrency casinos.
- 2021: Stricter regulations are proposed across Europe.
- 2022: The rise of online gambling apps leads to increased player engagement.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Launch of cryptocurrency casinos |
| 2021 | Stricter gambling regulations proposed in Europe |
| 2022 | Growth of online gambling apps |
