🏛️ The Origins of Online Casinos (1990s)
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1994: The first online casino was launched in Antigua and Barbuda, paving the way for the future of online gambling.
Event Description Launch of Online Casino The first fully functional casino website allowed players to gamble from their homes. -
1996: The introduction of the first live dealer casino.
Event Description Live Dealer Casino Players could interact with real dealers in real-time through video streaming. -
1998: The launch of the first online poker room.
Event Description Online Poker Room This marked the beginning of online poker’s rise to popularity.
⚖️ Regulation and Growth (2000s)
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2001: The UK introduces licensing for online gambling sites.
Event Description UK Licensing This move set a standard for safe and regulated online gambling. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in the USA.
Event Description UIGEA Enactment The act restricted online gambling, leading to a major shift in the industry. -
2009: The emergence of mobile casinos.
Event Description Mobile Casinos With the growth of smartphones, gaming on the go became a reality.
🚀 The Modern Era (2010s to Present)
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2013: New Jersey becomes the first U.S. state to regulate online casinos.
Event Description New Jersey Regulation This opened a floodgate for regulated online gambling across the U.S. -
2018: The U.S. Supreme Court repeals PASPA.
Event Description Repeal of PASPA States gained the right to regulate sports betting and online gambling. -
2020: The rise of virtual reality (VR) casinos.
Event Description VR Casinos Innovative technology took the online gambling experience to a whole new level.