💻 Early 2000s: The Rise of Online Casinos
- 1994: The first online casino is licensed in Antigua and Barbuda.
- 1996: Microgaming launches the first true online casino software.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | Licensing of the first online casino in Antigua and Barbuda. |
| 1996 | Launch of the first online casino software by Microgaming. |
📈 2000s: Expansion and Regulation
- 2001: The UK legalizes online gambling operations.
- 2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is passed in the USA.
- 2007: The first betting exchanges emerge, changing the gambling landscape.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2001 | Legalization of online gambling in the UK. |
| 2006 | Passage of UIGEA affects online gambling in the USA. |
| 2007 | Emergence of betting exchanges. |
🌐 2010s: Technology and Market Diversification
- 2010: The first mobile casinos are developed, allowing gambling on smartphones.
- 2012: The legalization of online poker in Nevada.
- 2018: A landmark Supreme Court ruling allows states to legalize sports betting.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Development of the first mobile casinos. |
| 2012 | Legalization of online poker in Nevada. |
| 2018 | Supreme Court ruling enabling states to legalize sports betting. |
🚀 2020s: Modernizing Online Gambling
- 2020: The pandemic accelerates the growth of online gambling.
- 2021: Virtual reality casinos begin to appear on the market.
- 2022: Cryptocurrency casinos gain popularity and acceptance.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Growth of online gambling due to the pandemic. |
| 2021 | Introduction of virtual reality casinos. |
| 2022 | Rise of cryptocurrency casinos. |