📆 1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
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🔹 1994: First Online Casino Launched
Date Event 1994 The first online casino, Microgaming, opens its virtual doors, offering players the chance to play for real money. -
🔹 1996: The Birth of Online Poker
Date Event 1996 Planet Poker is launched as the first online poker room, changing the landscape of card games.
📆 2000s: Regulation and Expansion
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🔹 2001: Regulation in Antigua
Date Event 2001 Antigua and Barbuda pass regulations to boost their online gambling jurisdiction, attracting more operators. -
🔹 2003: The rise of Live Dealer Casinos
Date Event 2003 The introduction of live dealer casinos brings a new level of interaction and excitement for players.
📆 2010s: Mobile Gambling Revolution
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🔹 2010: Emergence of Mobile Casinos
Date Event 2010 Online casinos begin to develop mobile versions, allowing players to gamble on-the-go. -
🔹 2013: Legalization in New Jersey
Date Event 2013 New Jersey legalizes online gambling, setting a precedent for other states in the U.S. to follow.
📆 2020s: Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Integration
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🔹 2020: Rise of Cryptocurrencies
Date Event 2020 More online casinos begin accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, providing players with more payment options. -
🔹 2023: Implementation of Blockchain Technology
Date Event 2023 Utilization of blockchain for transparency and fairness in real money games becomes increasingly mainstream.