🌐 The Rise of Online Gambling (1994-2000)
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📅 1994: Legalization of Online Gambling
Date Event January 1994 Online gambling was legalized in Antigua and Barbuda, leading to the first-ever online casinos. -
📅 1996: First Online Casino Launch
Date Event December 1996 The first online casino, InterCasino, was launched, marking a significant step in gambling history. -
📅 1999: Introduction of Live Dealer Games
Date Event September 1999 The rise of live dealer games brought a new level of interaction to online gambling.
🎮 Advancements in Technology (2001-2010)
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📅 2003: Introduction of Microgaming’s Live Casinos
Date Event June 2003 Microgaming launched the first live dealer casino, revolutionizing the online gambling experience. -
📅 2006: Passage of the UIGEA
Date Event October 2006 The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) was passed in the US, impacting many online casinos. -
📅 2010: Mobile Gambling Emerges
Date Event March 2010 The launch of mobile gambling platforms made casinos accessible anywhere, anytime.
🚀 The Modern Era (2011-Present)
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📅 2013: Regulation in New Jersey
Date Event November 2013 New Jersey became one of the first states to legalize online gambling in the US, opening the market significantly. -
📅 2020: Live Casinos During the Pandemic
Date Event March 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in live casino platforms as physical casinos closed. -
📅 2021: Rise of Virtual Reality Casinos
Date Event October 2021 Virtual reality casinos began to emerge, providing a more immersive gaming experience.
