🌐 Early Beginnings (1990s)
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🎰 Launch of Online Gambling
Year Event 1994 The first online casinos go live when Antigua and Barbuda pass the Free Trade & Processing Act. -
🖥️ Emergence of Casino Software
Year Event 1996 Microgaming releases the first live dealer casino software.
📈 Growth and Regulation (2000s)
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📜 Legal Regulations Change
Year Event 2006 The U.S. Congress passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA). -
🪙 Rise of Various Payment Methods
Year Event 2009 Online casinos start adopting cryptocurrencies as payment methods.
🌟 Modern Era (2010s – Present)
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📱 Mobile Gaming Revolution
Year Event 2012 The rise of mobile gaming, leading to increased accessibility for players. -
🔍 Enhanced Security Measures
Year Event 2018 Implementation of stronger data protection regulations, enhancing online player security. -
🏆 Popularity of Live Dealer Games
Year Event 2020 The rise of live dealer games, combining real-life casinos with online platforms.