1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: The First Online Casino 🎰
Event: The launch of the first online casino, InterCasino Significance: Marked the beginning of online gambling -
1996: The Formation of Microgaming 🎲
Event: Microgaming develops the first software for online gambling Significance: Set the foundation for casino software development
2000s: The Growth of the Industry
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2003: The Introduction of Live Dealer Games 🌐
Event: Live dealer games began revolutionizing online casinos Significance: Bridged the gap between land-based and online casinos -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) ⚖️
Event: UIGEA is enacted in the United States Significance: Affected many operators and players in the US online gambling market
2010s: Regulation and Market Expansion
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2011: New Jersey’s Online Gambling Law 🗽
Event: New Jersey legalizes online gambling Significance: Signaled a shift towards regulation in the US market -
2018: The Supreme Court Legalizes Sports Betting ⚽
Event: United States Supreme Court rules PASPA unconstitutional Significance: Open doors for states to legislate sports betting
2020s: Innovation and Future Trends
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2020: Rise of Mobile Gambling 📱
Event: Significant increase in mobile gambling applications Significance: Gave players more access to online casinos -
2023: Cryptocurrency in Online Casinos 💰
Event: Many online casinos start accepting cryptocurrencies Significance: Offers players anonymity and new payment options
