🕰️ Early Beginnings of Online Gambling (1990s)
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📅 1994: First Online Casino Launched
Event Details Launch of the First Online Casino The first online casino, InterCasino, was established, marking the inception of digital gambling. -
📅 1996: The First Licensing Agreement
Event Details Online Gaming Licensing The Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda started issuing licenses for online gambling.
📈 Expansion and Regulation (2000s)
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📅 2001: Online Poker Boom
Event Details Launch of Popular Poker Sites Sites like Paradise Poker and PokerStars began shaping the future of online poker. -
📅 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
Event Details UIGEA Passed This U.S. law restricted banks from processing transactions related to online gambling.
🌐 Modern Era of Online Gambling (2010s – Present)
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📅 2012: New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling
Event Details Expansion of Legal Frameworks New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online gambling in the U.S., opening doors for other states. -
📅 2021: Surge in Popularity Due to COVID-19
Event Details Increased Online Participation The pandemic led to a dramatic rise in users flocking to online casinos and gaming platforms. -
📅 2023: Continued Innovation and Regulation
Event Details Enhanced Security Measures With the rise in popularity, more regulations and security standards are being implemented globally.
