Online Casino Ratings

1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos

• 1994: The first online casino is launched in Antigua and Barbuda. 🎰
  

  Event	Details
  Launch of the First Online Casino	InterCasino goes live, marking the beginning of the online gambling industry.

• 1996: The introduction of the first online casino gaming software. 💻
  

  Event	Details
  Software Development	Microgaming creates the first online gaming software, promoting more casinos.

2000s: The Growth Phase

• 2000: Emergence of rating websites for online casinos. 🌐
  

  Event	Details
  Casino Ratings Launch	Casinos begin to be reviewed and rated, helping players choose where to gamble.

• 2006: The UIGEA is enacted in the USA. 🚫
  

  Event	Details
  Regulatory Change	The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act restricts banking for online gambling.

2010s: Diversification and Legislation

• 2011: The first legal online poker rooms open in the USA. ♠️
  

  Event	Details
  Legal Developments	New Jersey becomes the first state to regulate online poker after UIGEA.

• 2018: Many states in the USA begin to legalize online casinos. 🏛️
  

  Event	Details
  Legalization Boom	States like Pennsylvania and Michigan embrace online gambling, creating a new market.

2020s: Modern Era and Emerging Trends

• 2020: Rise of live dealer casinos. 🎥
  

  Event	Details
  Innovation in Gaming	Live streaming technology allows players to interact with real dealers online.

• 2023: Integration of cryptocurrency in online casinos. 💰
  

  Event	Details
  Crypto Adoption	More casinos start accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as payment methods.