📅 1990s: The Birth of Online Casinos
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1994: The first online casino, Gaming Club, was launched.
Event Details Launch of Gaming Club Utilized encryption technology to secure transactions. -
1996: The establishment of the Interactive Gaming Council (IGC).
Event Details Formation of IGC Set standards for fair play and regulations in online gaming. -
1998: The first major poker site, Planet Poker, goes live.
Event Details Launch of Planet Poker Introduced online poker tournaments to a broader audience.
💻 2000s: Expansion of Online Gambling
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2003: Online slot games become a popular trend.
Event Details Launch of Video Slots Engaged players with enhanced graphics and themes. -
2006: The Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act (UIGEA) is enacted in the US.
Event Details UIGEA Implementation Restricted online gambling for US players, affecting many sites. -
2007: The launch of major online gaming platforms like Bet365.
Event Details Bet365 Goes Live Became a leading online casino and sports betting site.
🚀 2010s: Technological Advancements
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2010: Introduction of mobile gambling.
Event Details Launch of Mobile Casinos Allowed players to gamble on-the-go from their smartphones. -
2013: Nevada becomes the first state to regulate online poker.
Event Details Regulation of Online Poker Enabled a legal framework for online poker platforms. -
2018: The repeal of PASPA gives states power to legalize sports betting.
Event Details PASPA Repeal Opened the market for online sports betting across various states.
🔮 2020s: The Future of Online Casinos
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2020: The rise of live dealer games.
Event Details Live Dealer Gaming Bridges the gap between physical and online casinos with real dealers. -
2021: Continued growth driven by virtual reality and AI technology.
Event Details Adoption of VR and AI Enhances user experience and personalizes gameplay. -
2023: Legislation for online casino games expands globally.
Event Details Global Regulation Countries continue to establish legal frameworks for online casinos.