📜 Early Beginnings (1990s)
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🌐 The Launch of Online Gambling
Year Event 1994 The first online casino, Casino on Net, goes live. 1996 The first online gambling regulations introduced in Antigua and Barbuda.
📅 Growth and Regulation (2000s)
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🎲 Explosion of Online Casinos
Year Event 2000 The Kahnawake Gaming Commission is established to regulate online gambling in Canada. 2006 The U.S. Congress passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA).
📈 Maturity and Expansion (2010s)
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🌍 Legalization Efforts
Year Event 2011 The U.S. Department of Justice issues a legal opinion allowing states to regulate online poker. 2013 New Jersey becomes the first state to legalize online casinos.
🚀 Contemporary Era (2020s)
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🔗 Integration of Technology
Year Event 2020 The rise of live dealer games enhances the online gambling experience. 2021 Cryptocurrency gambling gains momentum, with Bitcoin casinos emerging.
🔮 Future Prospects
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⚙️ Anticipated Innovations
Year Event 2023 The potential rise of VR casinos could change online gambling experiences.
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