🕰️ Early Developments (1990s)
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🎰 Launch of Online Casinos
Year Event 1994 The first online casino, Microgaming, goes live. 1996 The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established in Canada. -
📈 Growth and Regulation
Year Event 1999 The first major online poker room, Planet Poker, opens. 1997 First US gambling site, InterCasino, is launched.
📜 The 2000s Revolution
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🎟️ Developing Technologies
Year Event 2001 Introduction of secure encryption technologies to safeguard transactions. 2003 Playtech and Cryptologic expand in the online casino sector. -
⚖️ Legal Changes
Year Event 2006 UIGEA legislation is passed in the United States.
⚡ Recent Developments (2010s – Present)
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🌐 Mobile Gaming Surge
Year Event 2012 Rise in mobile casinos with dedicated apps for gaming. 2019 The introduction of live dealer casinos for an immersive experience. -
📲 Legalization and Expansion
Year Event 2018 Supreme Court overturns PASPA, allowing states to legalize sports betting. 2021 Connecticut legalizes online casinos and sports betting.
Conclusion: The evolution of online casinos, particularly in Connecticut, has been marked by technological advancements and legal shifts that continue to shape the industry. For more information, explore this comprehensive guide on online gambling.
