🔍 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
- 1994: The first online casino, **InterCasino**, launched in Antigua.
- 1996: The **first online gambling disputes** arise, leading to concerns about fairness.
| Year |
Event |
| 1994 |
Launch of InterCasino – The first online casino. |
| 1996 |
First disputes regarding fairness and rigging. |
⚖️ 2000s: Regulatory Changes and Scandals
- 2002: The **UK Gambling Act** is established, setting standards for online casinos.
- 2006: **Full Tilt Poker** scandal raises doubts about online poker fairness.
| Year |
Event |
| 2002 |
UK Gambling Act – Established regulations for online casinos. |
| 2006 |
Full Tilt Poker scandal – Highlighted issues of rigged games. |
🛡️ 2010s: Attempts to Secure Trust
- 2011: **Black Friday** – U.S. crackdown on online poker operations like PokerStars and Full Tilt.
- 2017: Introduction of more stringent **licensing requirements** in various jurisdictions.
| Year |
Event |
| 2011 |
Black Friday – Legal actions against prominent online casinos. |
| 2017 |
New licensing rules – Enhancing security and transparency. |
🌐 2020s: Innovations and Ongoing Challenges
- 2020: Rise of **cryptocurrency** casinos claims to offer fair play.
- 2023: Ongoing debates on **AI and rigging** in online gaming.
| Year |
Event |
| 2020 |
Cryptocurrency integration – Promising transparency. |
| 2023 |
AI debates – Concerns about potential rigging by algorithms. |
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