1990s: The Birth of Online Gaming
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Event Date Details Launch of the First Online Casino 🎰 1994 The first online casino, Microgaming’s Gaming Club, went live, marking the start of digital gambling. First Online Pokies Appeared 🕹️ 1996 Online versions of traditional pokies began to be developed, offering players a digital gaming experience.
2000s: Expansion and Regulation
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Event Date Details Introduction of Flash Casinos 🌐 2000 Flash technology allowed for instant play without the need for downloads, enhancing user experience. Online Gambling Regulation Begins 📜 2006 Countries like the UK started to implement regulations overseeing online gambling operations.
2010s: Technological Advancements
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Event Date Details Rise of Mobile Gaming 📱 2012 With smartphones becoming widespread, online pokies became available on mobile platforms. Introduction of Live Dealer Games 📺 2013 Live dealer games brought a real casino experience to online gaming, including live pokies.
2020s: The Current Landscape
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Event Date Details Rise of Cryptocurrency Casinos 🪙 2020 Several online casinos began accepting cryptocurrencies, offering players greater privacy and security. Virtual Reality Pokies Experience 🎮 2023 Virtual reality technology started to be integrated into online pokies, providing immersive gaming environments.