1994 – The Birth of Online Casinos
- Introduction of the first online casino: InterCasino – 🎰
- Establishment of internet gambling laws in Antigua and Barbuda – 📜
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Launch of InterCasino | 1994 |
| Antigua and Barbuda’s Gambling Act | 1994 |
2000 – The Rise of Online Casino Codes
- Introduction of promotional codes and bonuses – 🎁
- Launch of secure payment gateway solutions – 💳
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Start of promotional codes usage | 2000 |
| Payment gateway advancements | 2000 |
2006 – Regulation and Legal Developments
- Passage of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in the USA – 🇺🇸
- Introduction of licensed online casinos in Europe – 🌍
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UIGEA enactment | 2006 |
| European licensing for casinos | 2006 |
2010 – The Boom of Bonuses and Promotions
- Growth of welcome bonuses and loyalty programs – 🏆
- Launch of mobile casinos – 📱
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Increased bonus offerings | 2010 |
| Mobile casino launch | 2010 |
2020 – Contemporary Developments
- Expansion of live dealer games – 🎤
- Enhanced security measures with blockchain – 🔒
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Launch of live dealer formats | 2020 |
| Blockchain implementation | 2020 |
