🔙 Early Development in Online Casinos (1994 – 2000)
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1994: The first online casino, Casino OnNet, is launched. 🥇
Event Date Launch of Casino OnNet 1994 -
1996: The introduction of Microgaming, the first software provider for online casinos. 💻
Event Date Microgaming Established 1996 -
1998: The launch of InterCasino, one of the first to offer online gambling. 🎰
Event Date Launch of InterCasino 1998
📈 Growth and Regulation (2001 – 2010)
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2003: The introduction of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in the USA. 🚫
Event Date UIGEA Enacted 2003 -
2006: PartyGaming becomes the first public online gaming company. 💼
Event Date PartyGaming IPO 2006 -
2009: Bwin merges with Partygaming, forming a major player in the market. 🤝
Event Date Bwin and PartyGaming Merger 2009
🌎 Global Expansion (2011 – Present)
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2013: The state of New Jersey legalizes online gambling, paving the way for regulated markets. 🗽
Event Date New Jersey Online Gambling Legalization 2013 -
2017: The launch of Live Dealer Casinos brings a new level of interactivity. 🎥
Event Date Introduction of Live Dealer Games 2017 -
2020: The online casino market sees explosive growth due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 📈
Event Date COVID-19 Impact on Online Gambling 2020
🚀 Future of Online Casinos (2023 and Beyond)
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2023: Advances in blockchain technology begin to reshape the online gaming industry. 🔗
Event Date Blockchain Integration 2023 -
Future: The potential for virtual reality (VR) casinos to provide an immersive gaming experience. 🌐
Event Date Potential VR Casino Launches Future
