🎰 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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📅 1994: The Licensing of Online Gambling
Event Description Licensing The first online gaming license was issued by Antigua and Barbuda. -
📅 1995: Launch of the First Online Casino
Event Description Online Casino The first true online casino, known as “The Gaming Club,” was launched.
🕒 2000s: The Rise of Online Gambling
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📅 2001: Emergence of Software Providers
Event Description Software Development Companies like Microgaming and Cryptologic began to develop casino software. -
📅 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)
Event Description UIGEA Passage The US government passed UIGEA, impacting how online casinos operated in the US.
🚀 2010s: Technological Advancements
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📅 2011: Poker’s Market Explosion
Event Description Full Tilt Poker The online poker room faced legal issues, bringing attention to the industry. -
📅 2015: Mobile Casino Platforms
Event Description Mobile Growth The rise of smartphones led to an increase in mobile casino gaming.
📈 2020s: Legalization and Regulation
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📅 2020: Remote Gambling and Software Technical Standards (RTS)
Event Description Standard Implementation New standards were implemented to regulate online gambling effectively. -
📅 2023: Global Expansion of Regulated Markets
Event Description Market Growth More countries started to legalize and regulate online gambling operations.
