1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: The First Online Casino 🎰
Event Description Launch of Gaming Club Gaming Club was established in 1994, marking the launch of the first online casino. -
1996: The Emergence of Microgaming 🌐
Event Description Microgaming’s Software Development Microgaming developed the first software for online casinos, setting the standard for future platforms.
2000s: Regulation and Growth
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2001: The Influence of the Kahnawake Gaming Commission 🇨🇦
Event Description Kahnawake Gaming Commission Established Canada’s Kahnawake Gaming Commission set guidelines that promoted lawful online gaming. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) ⚖️
Event Description UIGEA Enactment The UIGEA was enacted in the U.S., impacting online gambling operations significantly.
2010s: The Rise of Mobile Casinos
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2010: The Emergence of Mobile Gambling 📱
Event Description Mobile Casino Apps Launch Online casinos began launching mobile applications, making gaming more accessible. -
2013: New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling 🇺🇸
Event Description New Jersey Online Gambling Law New Jersey became the first state in the U.S. to regulate online gambling.
2020s: The Future of Online Casinos
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2020: The Rise of Live Dealer Games 🎥
Event Description Introduction of Live Dealer Casinos Online casinos integrated live dealer games to enhance player experience. -
2023: The Expansion of Cryptocurrencies 💰
Event Description Cryptocurrency Acceptance More online casinos began accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for transactions.