Bookies Online

📚 The Evolution of Bookies Online

📅 1990s: The Emergence of Online Betting

• Year	Event
  1994	The first legal online casino opens in Antigua and Barbuda

• Year	Event
  1996	The first online sports betting site opens

💻 2000s: Growth and Regulation

• Year	Event
  2000	The US establishes the Wire Act prohibition

• Year	Event
  2006	The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is enacted in the US

🌐 2010s: Advances in Technology and Mobile Betting

• Year	Event
  2012	Pennsylvania issues licenses for online gambling

• Year	Event
  2013	New Jersey legalizes online wagering

• Year	Event
  2018	Supreme Court strikes down PASPA, allowing states to legalize sports betting

📈 2020s: The Boom of Online Sports Betting

• Year	Event
  2020	Online betting sees a surge during the COVID-19 pandemic

• Year	Event
  2022	Many states in the US launch online sports betting platforms

Conclusion: The landscape of online betting has transformed dramatically over the past few decades, driven by technology and changing regulations. For more detailed information and resources, visit Gambling Commission or American Gaming Association.