📅 1990s: The Emergence of Online Casinos
- 1994: The first online casino, InterCasino, is launched.
- 1996: The first licensing authority, the Kahnawake Gaming Commission, is established.
- 1999: The introduction of software providers such as Microgaming and Playtech revolutionizes gaming options.
Year | Event |
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1994 | Launch of InterCasino |
1996 | Kahnawake Gaming Commission established |
1999 | Software providers introduced |
🕵️ 2000s: Regulation and Player Safety
- 2003: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is introduced in the US.
- 2005: The introduction of live dealer games enhances the user experience.
- 2007: The UK Gambling Commission starts regulating online casinos.
Year | Event |
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2003 | UIGEA introduced |
2005 | Live dealer games launched |
2007 | UK Gambling Commission formed |
⚖️ 2010s: Consolidation and Mobility
- 2010: The rise of mobile gaming applications begins.
- 2013: New Jersey legalizes online gambling, paving the way for other states.
- 2019: Several countries, including the Netherlands, change their gambling laws to regulate online platforms.
Year | Event |
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2010 | Mobile gaming rises |
2013 | New Jersey legalizes online gambling |
2019 | Countries update online gambling laws |
🏁 2020s: Transparency and Innovation
- 2020: Blockchain technology begins to be adopted in online casinos for transparency.
- 2021: Virtual reality casinos are developed, providing a new way to experience gaming.
- 2023: AI-driven personalized gaming recommendations start to enhance user engagement.
Year | Event |
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2020 | Blockchain adoption in gaming |
2021 | Introduction of virtual reality casinos |
2023 | AI technology for personalized gaming |