📜 Early Beginnings (1990s)
- 💻 Launch of First Online Casinos
- 📈 Emergence of Online Gaming Regulations
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1994 | First online casino, InterCasino, launched in Antigua and Barbuda. |
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1996 | Introduction of the Kahnawake Gaming Commission in Canada to regulate online gaming. |
🔍 The Expansion (2000s)
- 🎉 Rise of Popular Gaming Platforms
- ⚖️ Regulation of Online Gambling
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2000 | Launch of major online gaming sites, leading to increased popularity. |
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2006 | U.S. Congress passes the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act, impacting online operators. |
🌍 Global Adoption (2010s)
- 🌐 Legalization in Multiple Countries
- 📏 Introduction of Betting Limits
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Online gambling legalized in several U.S. states, encouraging growth of local markets. |
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Many platforms begin implementing ‘einsatzlimit’ (betting limits) to promote responsible gambling. |
🔮 Current Trends (2020s)
- 🏦 Enhanced Security and Player Protection
- 📱 Rise of Mobile Gaming
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Enhanced measures for player verification and security introduced across platforms. |
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Shift towards mobile applications for playing, making casinos more accessible. |