1980s – The Birth of Video Slots
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🎰 The First Video Slot Machines
Year Event 1986 First video slot machine, “Fortune Coin”, is launched.
1990s – The Spark of Online Gambling
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🌐 Launch of Online Casinos
Year Event 1994 An online gambling law is passed in Antigua and Barbuda, paving the way for online casinos.
2000s – The Rise of Online Slots
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🤑 Emergence of Online Slots
Year Event 2000 Launch of the first dedicated online slot sites. 2004 Introduction of progressive jackpot slots, increasing player interest.
2010s – Technological Advancements
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🚀 Mobile Slots Become Popular
Year Event 2012 Mobile gambling sees significant growth with the release of mobile slots. 2015 HTML5 technology enhances the quality and accessibility of online slots.
2020 – Present – Regulation and Innovation
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🛡️ Focus on Regulation
Year Event 2020 Increased regulations on online gambling emerge globally to protect players. 2021 Introduction of live dealer slots merges online and land-based experiences. 2023 The rise of cryptocurrency gambling reshapes the online slots landscape.
