1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos 🎰
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Year Event 1994 The First Online Casino: The introduction of the first online casino by Microgaming. 1996 First License Issued: An online casino received its first license from the government of Antigua and Barbuda.
2000s: Expansion and Regulation 📈
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Year Event 2001 Growth of Online Gambling: Online gambling became a multi-billion dollar industry. 2006 Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA): The act was passed in the USA, affecting online gambling profitability.
2010s: Technology and Innovation ⚙️
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Year Event 2012 New Regulations in the UK: The UK introduced new regulations for online gambling, aiming for safer gaming. 2016 Rise of Mobile Gambling: The emergence of mobile apps allowed players to gamble on the go.
2020s: The Era of Cryptocurrency and Virtual Reality 💻
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Year Event 2020 Introduction of Cryptocurrency Casinos: Many online casinos started accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. 2023 Virtual Reality Gambling: The first VR casinos started appearing, creating immersive experiences for players.