📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Gambling
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🖥️ Launch of the First Online Casinos
Year Event Description 1994 First Online Gambling License The Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda issued the first license for online gambling, paving the way for future casinos. 1996 Launch of InterCasino InterCasino became the first true online casino, offering slots and table games over the internet. -
💻 Rise of Online Poker
Year Event Description 1998 Creation of Planet Poker The first online poker room launched, allowing players to play poker against each other via the internet.
🌐 2000s: Expansion and Regulation
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📈 Increase in Popularity
Year Event Description 2003 World Series of Poker (WSOP) Televised The WSOP was broadcasted on television, leading to a boom in online poker popularity and participation. -
📜 UIGEA Act Passed
Year Event Description 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) This act was passed in the U.S., making it illegal for financial institutions to process payments for online gambling.
🗺️ 2010s: Legalization and Technological Advancements
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🏛️ New Laws for Online Gambling
Year Event Description 2013 Nevada Legalizes Online Poker Nevada became the first state in the U.S. to legalize online poker, creating a framework for other states to follow. -
📱 Mobile Gambling Boom
Year Event Description 2015 Rise of Mobile Casinos Mobile gambling apps began to dominate the market, offering players the convenience of gaming on the go.
🌟 2020s: The Future of Online Gambling
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🔗 Continued Evolution of Regulations
Year Event Description 2021 New States Legalize Online Sports Betting States such as Michigan and Virginia started to offer legalized online sports betting, expanding the accessibility of gambling. -
🌐 Rise of Cryptocurrency Casinos
Year Event Description 2022 Introduction of Bitcoin Casinos More casinos began accepting cryptocurrency as a payment method, attracting a tech-savvy audience.