1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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The Launch of the First Online Casino 🎰
Year Event 1994 Antigua and Barbuda grant licenses to firms to operate online casinos. -
Introduction of Microgaming 🖥️
Year Event 1994 Microgaming develops the first true online casino software.
2000s: Growth and Regulation
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American Gaming Association (AGA) Takes Action ⚖️
Year Event 2000 AGA campaigns against online gambling, seeing it as a threat. -
Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) 📜
Year Event 2006 UIGEA passed in the USA, restricting online gambling.
2010s: Mainstream Acceptance
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PokerStars Acquires Full Tilt Poker ♠️
Year Event 2012 Closing of Full Tilt Poker and acquisition by PokerStars. -
Legalization of Online Gambling in New Jersey 🗽
Year Event 2013 New Jersey becomes one of the first states to legalize online gambling.
2020s: Technologies and Innovations
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Rise of Live Dealer Games 🎥
Year Event 2020 Live dealer games become a popular option for online casino players. -
Implementation of Cryptocurrencies 💰
Year Event 2021 Many online casinos start accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
