🕰️ Early Beginnings of Online Gambling (1990s)
- Launch of the first real money online casino
- First software provider emergence
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1994 | Antigua and Barbuda grants licenses to online gambling companies. |
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1996 | Microgaming launches the first true online casino software. |
💻 Growth of Online Casinos (2000s)
- Increase in online gambling regulations
- Rise of live dealer games
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2006 | UIGEA (Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act) passed in the U.S. |
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2007 | Introduction of live dealer casinos transforms player experience. |
📈 Modernization and Mobile Gaming (2010s)
- Mobile gaming revolution
- Legalization in various U.S. states
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2012 | Launch of optimized mobile gaming platforms globally. |
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2013 | New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online gambling. |
🚀 Current Landscape (2020s)
- Increase in cryptocurrency usage
- Focus on responsible gaming
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2020 | Growing acceptance of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in online casinos. |
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2021 | Implementation of stronger responsible gambling measures and policies. |