Early Developments in Online Gambling (1994-1999)
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1994: The First Online Casino 🎰
Event Description Launch of Microgaming The first online casino software provider, Microgaming, launches, marking the beginning of online gambling. -
1996: The First Real Cash Casino 💵
Event Description InterCasino Launches InterCasino becomes the first online casino to offer real cash gambling services. -
1999: Regulation Begins ⚖️
Event Description Establishment of Licensing Authorities Licensing bodies like the Kahnawake Gaming Commission are established, laying the groundwork for future regulations.
Expansion and Global Reach (2000-2010)
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2001: Emergence of Live Dealer Casinos 🎥
Event Description Live Casino Technology Live dealer games are introduced, allowing players to engage with real dealers via video streaming. -
2003: The UIGEA Act 📜
Event Description Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act The UIGEA is enacted in the USA, impacting many online gambling operators and players. -
2010: Mobile Gambling Introduced 📱
Event Description Mobile Casino Platforms The rise of smartphones leads to the introduction of mobile casino apps, increasing accessibility for players.
Modern Era of Online Casinos (2011-Present)
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2013: Legalization in New Jersey 🌍
Event Description New Jersey Online Gambling Legislation New Jersey becomes the first U.S. state to legalize and regulate online gambling, opening the market in the USA. -
2017: Rise of Cryptocurrency Gambling ⛏️
Event Description Bitcoin Adoption More casinos start accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a payment method, attracting tech-savvy players. -
2020: The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic 🦠
Event Description Surge in Online Gambling With physical casinos closing, online gambling sees a significant increase in users and revenues.
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