⚡ 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
- 1994: The first online casino, Microgaming, is established.
 - 1996: The first live dealer games are introduced.
 - 1998: The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is formed in Canada, regulating online casinos.
 
| Year | Event | 
|---|---|
| 1994 | The launch of Microgaming, the first online casino. | 
| 1996 | Introduction of live dealer games. | 
| 1998 | Formation of the Kahnawake Gaming Commission. | 
🎰 2000s: Expansion and Growth
- 2003: The establishment of the Interactive Gaming Council.
 - 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed in the U.S.
 - 2008: Launch of the first mobile casino.
 
| Year | Event | 
|---|---|
| 2003 | Creation of the Interactive Gaming Council. | 
| 2006 | UIGEA impacts online gambling landscape in the U.S. | 
| 2008 | Launch of the first mobile casino. | 
🌍 2010s: Regulation and Innovation
- 2011: The Black Friday event significantly affects many online poker sites.
 - 2012: The first regulated online poker games are launched in Nevada.
 - 2019: Sports betting becomes legalized in several U.S. states.
 
| Year | Event | 
|---|---|
| 2011 | Black Friday for online poker sites. | 
| 2012 | Nevada launches regulated online poker. | 
| 2019 | Legalization of sports betting in multiple states. | 
🚀 2020s: Advancements and New Technologies
- 2020: Rise of Virtual Reality (VR) casinos.
 - 2021: Cryptocurrencies become widely accepted for transactions.
 - 2023: Implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for enhanced customer service.
 
| Year | Event | 
|---|---|
| 2020 | Integration of VR technologies in online casinos. | 
| 2021 | Cryptocurrencies gain traction in the gambling world. | 
| 2023 | AI-driven customer service for online casinos. | 
