1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: Licensing of Online Gambling 🎰
Event Description First Licenses Issued Antigua and Barbuda becomes the first to license online gambling businesses. -
1996: The First Real Money Online Casino 🤑
Event Description InterCasino Launches InterCasino becomes the first online platform to offer real money gambling.
2000s: Rapid Growth and Regulation
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2001: The Rise of Software Providers 🔧
Event Description Microgaming’s Success Microgaming releases the first mobile casino software. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) 📜
Event Description Legal Restrictions The U.S. passes UIGEA, limiting online gambling operations.
2010s: Legalization and Mobile Gaming
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2011: Black Friday 🎭
Event Description FBI Crackdown The FBI shuts down major poker sites, impacting the online gambling industry. -
2013: Legalization in New Jersey 🏛️
Event Description NJ Online Gambling New Jersey legalizes online gambling, setting a precedent for other states. -
2016: Rise of Mobile Casinos 📱
Event Description Mobile Gaming Boom Over 50% of players start using mobile devices to gamble online.
2020s: Expansion and Innovation
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2021: Cryptocurrency Adoption 💰
Event Description Bitcoin Casinos Rise More casinos start accepting cryptocurrencies for transactions. -
2023: Regulatory Developments ⚖️
Event Description Global Regulations Tighten Countries begin implementing stricter regulations for online gambling operators.
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