1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
- 1994: The Antigua and Barbuda Free Trade & Processing Act allows online gambling licenses. 🌐
- 1996: The first online casino, InterCasino, is launched. 🎲
- 1999: The introduction of the first interactive online casino software from Cryptologic. 💻
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Antigua and Barbuda legalizes online gambling. |
| 1996 | Launch of InterCasino, the first online casino. |
| 1999 | Cryptologic releases the first online casino software. |
2000s: The Growth of Online Gambling
- 2000: The first online poker room, PokerStars, is established. ♠️
- 2003: The introduction of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act in the USA. ⚖️
- 2004: Neteller becomes a popular payment method for online casinos. 💳
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Launch of PokerStars, the first online poker room. |
| 2003 | US passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act. |
| 2004 | Neteller gains popularity for online casino transactions. |
2010s: The Rise of Mobile and New Payment Methods
- 2012: The first legal online poker rooms launch in Nevada. 🃏
- 2013: Bitcoin starts being accepted in some online casinos. 💰
- 2018: The Supreme Court strikes down the federal ban on sports betting. 🏈
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Nevada launches its legal online poker rooms. |
| 2013 | Bitcoin enters the online casino market. |
| 2018 | US Supreme Court allows states to legalize sports betting. |
2020s: Advancements and New Regulations
- 2020: Live dealer casinos become increasingly popular. 🎥
- 2021: Numerous jurisdictions regulate online gambling, improving safety and player protections. 🔒
- 2023: The rise of digital wallets like Mastercard for seamless transactions. 📲
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Live dealer casinos gain popularity. |
| 2021 | Increased regulation of online gambling across jurisdictions. |
| 2023 | Mastercard becomes popular for online casino transactions. |
