📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
- 1994: The first online casino is launched in Antigua and Barbuda.
- 1996: Microgaming develops the first online casino software.
- 1998: The Interactive Gaming Council is formed to regulate online gambling.
Year | Event |
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1994 | The first online casino is launched. |
1996 | Microgaming develops software for online casinos. |
1998 | Formation of the Interactive Gaming Council. |
🕒 2000s: Expansion and Legislation
- 2001: The first major online casino affiliate program is launched.
- 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed in the U.S.
- 2009: The emergence of live dealer casinos offers a more interactive experience.
Year | Event |
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2001 | Launch of the first online casino affiliate program. |
2006 | UIGEA restricts online gambling in the U.S. |
2009 | Introduction of live dealer casinos. |
🌍 2010s: Technological Advancements and Mobile Gaming
- 2010: The first mobile casinos start to gain popularity.
- 2013: New Jersey legalizes online gambling, setting off a wave of regulation in the U.S.
- 2018: The repeal of PASPA leads to a significant growth in sports betting.
Year | Event |
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2010 | Emergence of mobile casinos. |
2013 | New Jersey legalizes online gambling. |
2018 | Repeal of PASPA boosts sports betting growth. |
🔮 2020s: The Age of Innovation
- 2020: Virtual reality casinos begin to attract attention.
- 2021: The rise of personalized gaming experience through AI.
- 2023: Cryptocurrencies become a popular payment method in online casinos.
Year | Event |
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2020 | Introduction of virtual reality casinos. |
2021 | AI personalizes the gaming experience. |
2023 | Cryptocurrencies gain popularity in online casinos. |