🌐 1990s – The Emergence of Online Gambling
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📅 Year 📰 Event 1994 The first licensed online casino, InterCasino, is launched. 1996 Microgaming develops the first online casino software. 1997 The first online poker room, PokerSpot, opens, paving the way for online poker.
📈 2000s – Growth and Regulation
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📅 Year 📰 Event 2000 The US government passes the Wire Act, restricting online gambling. 2003 Online gaming sites begin to flourish in places like Gibraltar and Antigua. 2006 The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the US.
🌍 2010s – Expansion and Legalization
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📅 Year 📰 Event 2011 The DOJ issues an opinion that the Wire Act only applies to sports betting. 2013 New Jersey legalizes online gaming, becoming the first US state to do so. 2017 The UK Gambling Commission implements stricter regulations for online gambling operators.
🔍 2020s – Modern Developments
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📅 Year 📰 Event 2020 The global pandemic leads to a surge in online casino registrations and usage. 2021 New technologies like live dealer games gain popularity, enhancing the online experience. 2023 More jurisdictions begin to regulate and embrace online gambling, including various states in the US.
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