📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
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👾 First Online Casinos Established
Year Event 1994 The first online gambling license is issued in Antigua and Barbuda, paving the way for online casinos. 1996 The first online gambling website, InterCasino, goes live, marking the commencement of online gaming.
🕒 2000s: Expansion and Regulation
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📈 Explosion of Online Gambling Sites
Year Event 2000 The launch of several gambling platforms encourages players worldwide to try online gaming. 2006 The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the United States, impacting online casinos.
📈 2010s: Technological Advances and Mobile Gaming
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📱 Introduction of Mobile Gambling
Year Event 2010 Mobile casinos start to emerge, allowing players to gamble from their smartphones and tablets. 2013 New Jersey legalizes online gambling, becoming the first US state to regulate online casinos.
🌐 2020s: Emerging Trends and Future Prospects
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🔍 Rise of Cryptocurrencies in Gambling
Year Event 2020 Several gambling sites begin accepting cryptocurrencies, improving transaction speed and security. 2023 Introduction of live dealer games on mobile platforms, enhancing the user experience.
⚖️ Legislation and Responsible Gaming
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📜 Increasing Focus on Player Protection
Year Event 2021 Several countries enforce stricter regulations promoting responsible gambling practices. 2022 Introduction of features like self-exclusion tools becomes standard in many online gambling platforms.