🕰️ Early Beginnings (1990s)
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🎰 Introduction of Online Gambling
Year: 1994 Event: The first online casino, Microgaming, is launched. -
💳 First Credit Card Transactions
Year: 1996 Event: Online casinos begin accepting credit cards for deposits.
🔄 Regulatory Changes (2000s)
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📝 UIGEA in the United States
Year: 2006 Event: Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed. -
🌍 Global Expansion
Year: 2008 Event: Many countries begin to regulate online gambling, allowing credit card payments.
📈 Growth and Innovation (2010s)
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📱 Mobile Gambling Introduction
Year: 2012 Event: Online casinos optimize sites for mobile users, facilitating credit card deposits. -
🛡️ Enhanced Security Measures
Year: 2015 Event: Online casinos adopt advanced encryption technologies for secure credit card transactions.
🚀 Current Trends (2020s and Beyond)
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🔒 Adoption of Cryptocurrencies
Year: 2020 Event: Online casinos begin incorporating cryptocurrencies alongside traditional credit cards. -
📊 Increased Regulation and Consumer Protection
Year: 2023 Event: Countries implement stronger regulations on online casinos, focusing on credit card usage.
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