📅 Early Beginnings of Online Gambling (1990-2000)
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1994: The first legal online gambling license is issued in Antigua and Barbuda. 🌐
Event Details First License Antigua and Barbuda becomes a pioneer in online gambling regulation. -
1996: The creation of the first online casino, InterCasino. 🎰
Event Details InterCasino Launch InterCasino opens its doors, marking the beginning of online gambling. -
1999: The introduction of live dealer games. 🎥
Event Details Live Dealer A new era begins with interactive live gaming experience.
📱 Rise of Mobile Gaming (2000-2010)
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2004: The launch of the first mobile casino platforms. 📲
Event Details Mobile Casino Players can access casino games directly from their mobile devices. -
2006: The enactment of the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) in the USA. ⚖️
Event Details UIGEA Legislation impacts online gambling landscape in America. -
2010: Expansion of mobile casinos and apps. 📈
Event Details App Revolution Mobile casino apps become widely available to players.
🎉 Modern Innovations (2011-Present)
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2013: The first regulated online casino launches in New Jersey. 🏛️
Event Details NJ Regulation New Jersey leads the way in regulated online gambling in the USA. -
2017: The rise of cryptocurrencies in online gambling platforms. 💰
Event Details Cryptocurrency Adoption Casinos begin accepting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. -
2020: Surge in online casino app usage during the pandemic. 📈
Event Details Pandemic Boost A significant increase in users as people turn to online gaming. -
2023: Implementation of advanced technologies like VR and AR in gaming. 🎮
Event Details VR/AR Integration Casinos explore augmented reality for immersive gaming experiences.
