1990s: The Dawn of Online Gambling
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🌐 The First Online Casinos
Year Event 1994 The first online casino, InterCasino, is launched. 1996 The first online poker room, Planet Poker, opens. -
💻 Regulation Begins
Year Event 1997 The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established in Canada. 1998 The first publicly traded online casino opens.
2000s: The Rise of Casino Brands
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📈 Major Casino Launches
Year Event 2002 PartyGaming plc launches PartyPoker, achieving massive player bases. 2006 The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed in the US. -
🔒 Security Advances
Year Event 2005 SSL encryption technology enhances player security.
2010s: Innovation and Growth
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📱 Mobile Gambling Revolution
Year Event 2010 The first mobile casino apps become available for players. 2013 Legal online gambling is expanded in the US with Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware. -
🎮 Emergence of Live Dealer Games
Year Event 2012 Live dealer games gain popularity, bridging online and land-based experiences.
2020s: Current Trends and Future Prospects
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🚀 Cryptocurrency Integration
Year Event 2020 Casinos begin accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as payment. 2022 Smart contracts and blockchain technology start being implemented in gambling. -
🔍 Enhanced Regulations
Year Event 2021 Countries enhance regulations surrounding online gambling for player protection.
