📜 Historical Overview of Online Casinos
🎰 1990s – The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: The first online casino, **InterCasino**, is established.
Year Event 1994 Launch of InterCasino, marking the beginning of online gambling. -
1996: The introduction of online gambling regulations in **Antigua and Barbuda**.
Year Event 1996 Antigua and Barbuda pass laws to regulate online gambling.
🕹️ 2000s – Rapid Growth and Innovation
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2000: The first live dealer games are launched.
Year Event 2000 Introduction of live dealer technology, enhancing user experience. -
2006: The **Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA)** is enacted in the US.
Year Event 2006 UIGEA is passed, impacting many online casinos.
🌐 2010s – Expansion and Regulation
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2011: The return of regulated online poker in the US with **Black Friday**.
Year Event 2011 Major poker sites face legal action, reshaping the landscape. -
2013: New Jersey becomes the first US state to legalize online gambling.
Year Event 2013 New Jersey launches regulated online casino gaming.
🚀 2020s – Future Developments
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2020: The COVID-19 pandemic boosts the growth of online gambling.
Year Event 2020 Increased online traffic and player engagement during lockdowns. -
2023: Integration of **blockchain technology** in online casinos.
Year Event 2023 Blockchain technology enhances security and transparency.
