📜 Historical Overview of Online Casinos
1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
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1994: The First Online Casino Launches
Event Description First Online Casino The first online casino, known as “InterCasino,” was launched using the software from Microgaming. -
1996: The Regulatory Framework Begins
Event Description Licensing in Antigua Antigua and Barbuda became one of the first jurisdictions to offer licenses for online gambling.
2000s: Growth and Legislation
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2003: Rise of Poker Rooms
Event Description Online Poker Boom Online poker rooms began gaining popularity, leading to the massive growth of online poker tournaments. -
2006: UIGEA Enacted in the US
Event Description Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act The US government passed UIGEA, impacting many online casinos and poker sites.
2010s: Innovation and Mobile Gaming
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2012: Regulation in New Jersey
Event Description New Jersey Legalizes Online Gambling New Jersey became one of the first states in the US to legalize online gambling, setting a precedent for other states. -
2016: Rise of Mobile Casinos
Event Description Mobile Gaming Revolution With the increase of smartphone usage, mobile casinos surged in popularity.
2020s: Current Trends and Technologies
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2020: Adoption of Live Dealer Games
Event Description Enhanced User Experience Live dealer games became widely popular, providing an immersive casino experience from home. -
2023: The Rise of Cryptocurrency Casinos
Event Description Crypto Integration Many casinos began accepting cryptocurrencies, revolutionizing payment methods in the online gambling industry.