🕰️ 1990s – The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994 – The first online casino, InterCasino, is launched in Antigua.
Event Description First Online Casino InterCasino marks the start of online gambling. -
1996 – The establishment of Microgaming, paving the way for software development in online gaming.
Event Description Software Development Microgaming creates the first true online gambling software.
🌐 2000s – Expansion and Regulation
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2000 – The launch of PartyPoker, popularizing online poker.
Event Description PartyPoker Launch PartyPoker becomes the largest online poker site. -
2006 – The enactment of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in the USA.
Event Description UIGEA Act Regulates online gambling transactions in the USA.
🎲 2010s – Innovation and Technology Advancement
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2011 – Black Friday shuttered several major online poker sites.
Event Description Black Friday The closure of many online poker operations in the USA. -
2013 – New Jersey legalizes online gambling, reigniting the US online casino market.
Event Description New Jersey Legislation New Jersey opens doors for regulated online gambling.
🚀 2020s – The Rise of Mobile Gaming
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2020 – Surge in online casinos due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Event Description COVID-19 Impact Increased player registrations and activity in online casinos. -
2023 – Advanced AI technology enhances player experience in online casinos.
Event Description AI Innovations Personalized gaming experiences through AI algorithms.
