⚡ 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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2020 | Integration of VR technologies in online casinos. |
2021 | Cryptocurrencies gain traction in the gambling world. |
2023 | AI-driven customer service for online casinos. |